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The Crime of the Century

He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
1933 | 74m | English

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Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.
Release Date: Feb 18, 1933
Director: William Beaudine
Writer: Brian Marlow, Florence Ryerson
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Keywords infidelity, amateur detective, hypnosis, lover, psychiatrist, button, pre-code, frame up, police reporter, badge, lies, unfaithful wife, father and daughter, family estrangement, alienist
Production Companies Paramount Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 19, 2026
Entered: May 02, 2024
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Name Character
Jean Hersholt Dr. Emil Brandt
Wynne Gibson Mrs. Frieda Brandt
Stuart Erwin Dan McKee
Frances Dee Doris Brandt
Gordon Westcott Gilbert Reid
Robert Elliott Captain Tim Riley
David Landau Lieutenant Frank Martin
William Janney James Brandt
Bodil Rosing Hilda Ericson
Torben Meyer Eric Ericson
Samuel S. Hinds Philip Ames
Eddie Baker Detective (uncredited)
Marion Byron Bridge Player (uncredited)
Harry Depp Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Arthur Hohl Announcer (uncredited)
Isabel Jewell Bridge Player (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey Police Guard (uncredited)
Pat McKee Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry Strang Man at Police Station (uncredited)
Name Job
David Abel Director of Photography
Brian Marlow Screenplay
Jane Loring Editor
William Beaudine Director
Travis Banton Costume Design
Florence Ryerson Screenplay
Walter Maria Espe Theatre Play
James King Assistant Camera
Ernest Laszlo Additional Camera
Earl Crowley Still Photographer
Philip Wisdom Sound
Name Title
B.P. Schulberg Producer
Organization Category Person
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