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The Thirteenth Hour

The Thirteenth Hour

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The Thirteenth Hour

"Here is the greatest detective story filmed in years! You'll love every exciting moment!"

1927

0h 58m

8.0(2 votes)

Mystery

Overview

A detective goes in search for the villain responsible for several burglaries and a murder.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Prof. Leroy

Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Mary Lyle

Charles Delaney

Charles Delaney

Matt Gray

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Det. Shaw

Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Polly

Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont

Woman strangled at mansion

Sôjin Kamiyama

Sôjin Kamiyama

Minor Role

Creative team

Directed by: Chester M. Franklin
Written by: Chester M. Franklin
Douglas Furber

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