The Crime of the Century(1933)
He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
The Crime of the Century Synopsis
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.
The Crime of the Century (1933) is a crime and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, released on February 18, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Jean Hersholt, Wynne Gibson, Stuart Erwin and Frances Dee. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- Brian Marlow, Florence Ryerson, Walter Maria Espe
- Producers:
- B.P. Schulberg
- Cinematographer:
- David Abel
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Crime of the Century Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Hersholt
as Dr. Emil Brandt
Wynne Gibson
as Mrs. Frieda Brandt
Stuart Erwin
as Dan McKee
Frances Dee
as Doris Brandt
Gordon Westcott
as Gilbert Reid
Robert Elliott
as Captain Tim Riley
David Landau
as Lieutenant Frank Martin
William Janney
as James Brandt
Bodil Rosing
as Hilda Ericson
Torben Meyer
as Eric Ericson
Samuel S. Hinds
as Philip Ames
Eddie Baker
as Detective (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by Brian Marlow, Florence Ryerson and Walter Maria Espe, produced by B.P. Schulberg.
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The Crime of the Century Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Crime of the Century – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Crime of the Century?
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The main cast of The Crime of the Century (1933) includes Jean Hersholt, Wynne Gibson, Stuart Erwin, Frances Dee and Gordon Westcott. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crime of the Century released?
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The Crime of the Century was released on February 18, 1933 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Crime of the Century worth watching?
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The Crime of the Century (1933) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.