Behind That Curtain

Behind That Curtain

Behind That Curtain

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Behind That Curtain

"A Love Mystery Drama of Scotland Yard"

1929

1h 31m

4.2(17 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.

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Fox Film Corporation

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Warner Baxter

Warner Baxter

Col. John Beetham

Lois Moran

Lois Moran

Eve Mannering Durand

E.L. Park

E.L. Park

Police Insp. Charlie Chan

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Beetham's Manservent

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

Sir Frederick Bruce

Claude King

Claude King

Sir George Mannering

Philip Strange

Philip Strange

Eric Durand

Jamiel Hasson

Sahib Hana

Peter Gawthrone

British Police Inspector

John Rogers

Alf Pornick

Creative team

Directed by: Irving Cummings
Written by: Clarke Silvemail
Sonya Levien

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