The Thirteenth Chair
"Who Killed Spencer Lee?"
Originally released in 1929. The Thirteenth Chair is a mystery/drama film. directed by Tod Browning. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Conrad Nagel, Leila Hyams, and Margaret Wycherly
Synopsis
Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel, Edward Wales is determined to trap his killer by staging a seance using a famous medium. Many of the 13 seance participants had a reason and a means to kill, and one of them uses the cover of darkness to kill again. When someone close to the medium is suspected she turns detective, in the hope of uncovering the true murderer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Conrad Nagel
as Richard Crosby
Leila Hyams
as Helen 'Nellie' O'Neill
Margaret Wycherly
as Madame Rosalie La Grange
Helene Millard
as Mary Eastwood
Holmes Herbert
as Sir Roscoe Crosby
Mary Forbes
as Lady Alice Crosby
Bela Lugosi
as Inspector Delzante
Charles Quatermaine
as Dr. Philip Mason
Moon Carroll
as Helen Trent
Cyril Chadwick
as Brandon Trent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thirteenth Chair about?
Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel, Edward Wales is determined to trap his killer by staging a seance using a famous medium. Many of the 13 seance participants had a reaso...
Who directed The Thirteenth Chair?
The Thirteenth Chair was directed by Tod Browning.
How long is The Thirteenth Chair?
The Thirteenth Chair has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Thirteenth Chair released?
The Thirteenth Chair was released on October 19, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thirteenth Chair?
The main cast of The Thirteenth Chair includes Conrad Nagel, Leila Hyams, Margaret Wycherly, Helene Millard, Holmes Herbert.