The Crime of the Century (1933): Cast
The Crime of the Century is a 1933 crime mystery film directed by William Beaudine, starring Jean Hersholt as Dr. Emil Brandt, Frances Dee and William Janney. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crime of the Century About?
The premise of The Crime of the Century without spoilers.
Desperate to please his flamboyant, young wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt becomes consumed by the idea of committing the “Crime of the Century.” He meticulously plans the perfect crime, but ultimately pleads with the police to imprison him before he can follow through, fearing he cannot control his own impulses.
The Crime of the Century Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- wife cheating on husband
- lover
- lie
- ring
- button
- money
- police investigation
- multiple suspects
- pre code
- doctor scientist
- playing cards
- fear of killing
+17 more Show fewer
- newspaper man
- who done it
- wife killed
- looking for money
- one minute intermission
- brother
- gloves
- six cards
- scratches
- bruise
- suicide
- dumb cop
- cigars
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- murder
- reporter
- based on play
The Crime of the Century Cast & Characters
Jean Hersholt leads the cast as Dr. Emil Brandt, with Frances Dee as Doris Brandt and William Janney as James Brandt. Directed by William Beaudine; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Beaudine
- Jean Hersholt as Dr. Emil Brandt
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Frances Dee as Doris Brandt - William Janney as James Brandt
- Wynne Gibson as Mrs. Frieda Brandt
Also Starring in The Crime of the Century
· 15 more- Harry Strang Man at Police Station (uncredited)
- Fred Kelsey Police Guard (uncredited)
- Samuel S. Hinds Philip Ames
- Torben Meyer Eric Ericson
- Arthur Hohl Announcer (uncredited)
- Stuart Erwin Dan McKee
- Isabel Jewell Bridge Player (uncredited)
- Bodil Rosing Hilda Ericson
- Eddie Baker Detective (uncredited)
- Pat McKee Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Robert Elliott Captain Tim Riley
- Harry Depp Police Stenographer (uncredited)
- David Landau Lieutenant Frank Martin
- Gordon Westcott Gilbert Reid
- Marion Byron Bridge Player (uncredited)
Cars in The Crime of the Century
3 cars on screen, including the 1930 American Austin Coupe and the 1931 Henderson Model KJ Police.
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1930 American Austin Coupe Important role -
1931 Henderson Model KJ Police Important role -
unknown Background role
The Crime of the Century Also Known As
Also known as “Århundradets kriminalgåta”.
- Also known as
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- Århundradets kriminalgåta
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The Crime of the Century FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Crime of the Century, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crime of the Century?
The Crime of the Century runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Crime of the Century released?
The Crime of the Century was released on February 18, 1933.
Who directed The Crime of the Century?
The Crime of the Century was directed by William Beaudine.
More films by William Beaudine Who is in the cast of The Crime of the Century?
The Crime of the Century stars Jean Hersholt as Dr. Emil Brandt, Frances Dee as Doris Brandt and William Janney as James Brandt, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Crime of the Century have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crime of the Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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