The Mystery of Thirteen

The Mystery of Thirteen

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The Mystery of Thirteen

1957

1h 30m

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Mystery

Overview

The story of William Palmer, one of the most notorious poisoners in Victorian England - or was he?

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CBS

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Jack Lemmon

Dr. Billy Palmer

Jack Lemmon

Acting

Gladys Cooper

Mrs. Palmer

Gladys Cooper

Acting

Margaret O'Brien

Annie Brookes

Margaret O'Brien

Acting

Herbert Marshall

Dr. Knight

Herbert Marshall

Acting

Henry Jones

Walter Palmer

Henry Jones

Acting

John Baragrey

John Parsons Cook

John Baragrey

Acting

Romney Brent

Professor

Romney Brent

Acting

Vincent Price

Self - Host

Vincent Price

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