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The Thirteenth Chair

NR19291h 12mTod Browning
IMDb 5.7

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"Who Killed Spencer Lee?"

Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel, Edward Wales is determined to trap his murderer by staging a séance using a famous medium. Several of the thirteen participants had a motive, and one uses the cover of darkness to kill again. When someone close to the medium is suspected, she turns detective in hopes of uncovering the true perpetrator.

MysteryDramaHorror
WhodunitKillerSéanceSpiritualist

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What is The Thirteenth Chair (1929) about?

Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel, Edward Wales is determined to trap his murderer by staging a séance using a famous medium. Several of the thirteen participants had a motive, and one uses the cover of darkness to kill again. When someone close to the medium is suspected, she turns detective in hopes of uncovering the true perpetrator.

Who stars in The Thirteenth Chair?

The Thirteenth Chair stars Conrad Nagel (Richard Crosby), Leila Hyams (Helen 'Nellie' O'Neill), Margaret Wycherly (Madame Rosalie La Grange), Helene Millard (Mary Eastwood), Holmes Herbert (Sir Roscoe Crosby). The film was directed by Tod Browning.

How long is The Thirteenth Chair?

The Thirteenth Chair has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated NR.

Is The Thirteenth Chair worth watching?

The Thirteenth Chair holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Mystery, Drama, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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