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By Whose Hand?

By Whose Hand?

On the night express train from Los Angeles to San Francisco everyone’s a suspect when a jewelry magnate is found stabbed to death and an escaped killer is feared on board. It’s up to newspaper reporter Jimmy Hawley (Ben Lyon) to unravel the secrets of the motley group of passengers and find the killer before he strikes again in this tense and atmospheric whodunit.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: By Whose Hand?
  • Genres: Mystery, Crime
  • Release Date: 1932-07-06
  • Runtime: 65 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2539
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ben Lyon

Ben Lyon

as Jimmy Hawley

Barbara Weeks

Barbara Weeks

as Alice Murray

Kenneth Thomson

Kenneth Thomson

as Chambers

Ethel Kenyon

Ethel Kenyon

as Eileen Ayensworth

William V. Mong

William V. Mong

as Graham

Dolores Ray

Dolores Ray

as Bride (as Dolores Rey)

Nat Pendleton

Nat Pendleton

as 'Killer' Delmar

Tom Dugan

Tom Dugan

as Drunk

Dwight Frye

Dwight Frye

as Chick Lewis

Billy Bletcher

Billy Bletcher

as Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

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Keywords

robberyslangprohibition erasan francisco, californiawidowdeceptionprison escaperevengemurderfugitiveb movietrainstabbingcriminalpolice detectiveinterrogationheld at gunpointpre-codestock footageracial stereotyperunaway traintelephone boxdamsel in distressspinsterstolen jewelry1930s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is By Whose Hand??

By Whose Hand? is a Mystery, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1932-07-06.

Who are the main actors in By Whose Hand??

The main cast includes Ben Lyon, Barbara Weeks, Kenneth Thomson, Ethel Kenyon, William V. Mong, .

Where can I watch By Whose Hand? online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if By Whose Hand? is available.

Is By Whose Hand? based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of By Whose Hand??

By Whose Hand? has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of By Whose Hand??

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for By Whose Hand??

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was By Whose Hand? filmed?

By Whose Hand? was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is By Whose Hand??

The total runtime of By Whose Hand? is 65 minutes.

Is By Whose Hand? suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to By Whose Hand??

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to By Whose Hand?.

Does By Whose Hand? have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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