The Mystery of Mr. X(1934)
A story of a handsome thief in evening clothes who single handed solves the crime that baffled Scotland Yard!
The Mystery of Mr. X Synopsis
A sophisticated jewel thief tries to prove himself innocent of a string of cop murders.
The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) is a crime and mystery film directed by Edgar Selwyn, released on February 23, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Robert Montgomery, Elizabeth Allan, Lewis Stone and Ralph Forbes. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Edgar Selwyn
- Writers:
- Philip MacDonald, Philip MacDonald, Howard Emmett Rogers
- Producers:
- Lawrence Weingarten
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) Trailer
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The Mystery of Mr. X Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Montgomery
as Nicholas Revel
Elizabeth Allan
as Jane Frensham
Lewis Stone
as Police Superintendent Connor
Ralph Forbes
as Sir Christopher Marche
Henry Stephenson
as Sir Herbert Frensham
Forrester Harvey
as Joe Palmer
Ivan F. Simpson
as Hutchinson
Leonard Mudie
as Mr. X
Key crew
Directed by Edgar Selwyn, written by Philip MacDonald, Philip MacDonald and Howard Emmett Rogers, produced by Lawrence Weingarten.
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The Mystery of Mr. X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Mystery of Mr. X – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mystery of Mr. X?
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The main cast of The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) includes Robert Montgomery, Elizabeth Allan, Lewis Stone, Ralph Forbes and Henry Stephenson. The film was directed by Edgar Selwyn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mystery of Mr. X released?
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The Mystery of Mr. X was released on February 23, 1934 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Mystery of Mr. X worth watching?
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The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 11 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.
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