Behind That Curtain
A Love Mystery Drama of Scotland Yard
1929 · 1h 31m · Passed
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Irving Cummings
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Behind That Curtain
Overview
Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.
Director and cast
- Irving Cummings Director
- Warner Baxter as Col John Beetham
- Lois Moran as Eve Mannering Durand
- E.L. Park as Police Insp. Charlie Chan
- Boris Karloff as Beetham's Manservent
- Gilbert Emery as Sir Frederick Bruce
- Claude King as Sir George Mannering
- Phillip Strange as Eric Durand
- Philip Strange as Eric Durand
- Jamiel Hasson as Sahib Hana
- Peter Gawthrone Cast
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