The Thirteenth Chair

The Thirteenth Chair

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1937-05-07
Genre:Mystery
Duration:66 min
Director:George B. Seitz
Actors:May Whitty, Madge Evans, Lewis Stone, Elissa Landi, Thomas Beck
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

A phony psychic tries to solve a murder that took place during her seance.

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