The Sphinx (1933): Cast
The Sphinx is a 1933 mystery thriller directed by Phil Rosen, starring Paul Fix as Dave Werner, Paul Hurst and Lionel Atwill. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 4m (64 min)
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sphinx About?
The premise of The Sphinx without spoilers.
A mute man, reputed to communicate only through his eyes, becomes the prime suspect after a murder occurs in his presence. Though witnesses claim they saw him speaking as he left the scene, the police must untangle whether he is the true perpetrator or the victim of a cunning frame‑up, uncovering the dark secret behind his silent façade.
The Sphinx Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- poverty row film
- deception
- held at gunpoint
- interrogation
- police detective
- murder
- twin brother
- secret panel
- piano
- inquest
- hidden room
- bound and gagged
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- dual role
- deaf mute
- independent film
- b movie
- low budget film
- double feature movie
- damsel in distress
- remade
- stock footage
- pre code film
- grindhouse film
The Sphinx Cast & Characters
Paul Fix leads the cast as Dave Werner, with Paul Hurst as Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan and Lionel Atwill as Jerome Breen. Directed by Phil Rosen; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Rosen
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Paul Fix as Dave Werner -
Paul Hurst as Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan -
Lionel Atwill as Jerome Breen - Wilfred Lucas as Prosecuting Attorney
Also Starring in The Sphinx
· 9 more- George 'Gabby' Hayes Detective Casey
- Hooper Atchley Oliver P. Curran
- Luis Alberni Luigi Baccigalupi
- Theodore Lorch Dr. Augustus Kelton
- Robert Ellis Inspector James Riley
- Lucien Prival Jenks, the Butler
- Sheila Terry Jerry Crane
- Lillian Leighton Mother Werner
- Theodore Newton Jack Burton
More from Phil Rosen
More films directed by Phil Rosen: Step by Step, The Shadow Returns, The Red Dragon and The Scarlet Clue.
The Sphinx Also Known As
Also known as “Сфинкс”.
- Also known as
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- Сфинкс
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Riddle of the Sphinx, The Spider and Phantom of the Rue Morgue.
The Sphinx FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sphinx, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sphinx?
The Sphinx runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).
When was The Sphinx released?
The Sphinx was released on June 1, 1933.
Who directed The Sphinx?
The Sphinx was directed by Phil Rosen.
More films by Phil Rosen Who is in the cast of The Sphinx?
The Sphinx stars Paul Fix as Dave Werner, Paul Hurst as Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan and Lionel Atwill as Jerome Breen, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Sphinx have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sphinx has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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