By Whose Hand?(1932)
By Whose Hand? Synopsis
On the night express train from Los Angeles to San Francisco everyone’s a suspect when a jewelry magnate is found stabbed to death and an escaped killer is feared on board. It’s up to newspaper reporter Jimmy Hawley (Ben Lyon) to unravel the secrets of the motley group of passengers and find the killer before he strikes again in this tense and atmospheric whodunit.
By Whose Hand? (1932) is a mystery and crime film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, released on July 6, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Ben Lyon, Barbara Weeks, Kenneth Thomson and Ethel Kenyon. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Writers:
- Isadore Bernstein, Stephen Roe, Harry Adler
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
By Whose Hand? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Lyon
as Jimmy Hawley
Barbara Weeks
as Alice Murray
Kenneth Thomson
as Chambers
Ethel Kenyon
as Eileen Ayensworth
William V. Mong
as Graham
Dolores Ray
as Bride (as Dolores Rey)
Nat Pendleton
as 'Killer' Delmar
Tom Dugan
as Drunk
Dwight Frye
as Chick Lewis
Billy Bletcher
as Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Kit Guard
as Trainman (uncredited)
William Halligan
as Detective (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Stoloff, written by Isadore Bernstein, Stephen Roe and Harry Adler.
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By Whose Hand? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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By Whose Hand? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in By Whose Hand??
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The main cast of By Whose Hand? (1932) includes Ben Lyon, Barbara Weeks, Kenneth Thomson, Ethel Kenyon and William V. Mong. The film was directed by Benjamin Stoloff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was By Whose Hand? released?
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By Whose Hand? was released on July 6, 1932 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is By Whose Hand? worth watching?
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By Whose Hand? (1932) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.