The 13th Chair(1937)
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The 13th Chair Synopsis
A phony psychic tries to solve a murder that took place during her seance.
The 13th Chair (1937) is a mystery film directed by George B. Seitz, released on May 7, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars May Whitty, Madge Evans, Lewis Stone and Elissa Landi. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- George B. Seitz
- Writers:
- Marion Parsonnet, Bayard Veiller
- Cinematographer:
- Charles G. Clarke
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The 13th Chair Cast & Crew
Main cast
May Whitty
as Mrs O'Neill aka Madame Rosalie la Grange
Madge Evans
as Helen "Nell" O'Neill
Lewis Stone
as Inspector Marney
Elissa Landi
as Helen Trent
Thomas Beck
as Dick Crosby
Henry Daniell
as John Wales
Janet Beecher
as Lady Alicia Crosby
Ralph Forbes
as Major Lionel Trent
Holmes Herbert
as Governor Sir Roscoe Crosby
Heather Thatcher
as Mary Eastwood
Charles Trowbridge
as Dr Mason
Robert Coote
as Stanby
Key crew
Directed by George B. Seitz, written by Marion Parsonnet and Bayard Veiller.
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The 13th Chair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The 13th Chair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 13th Chair online?
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Who stars in The 13th Chair?
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The main cast of The 13th Chair (1937) includes May Whitty, Madge Evans, Lewis Stone, Elissa Landi and Thomas Beck. The film was directed by George B. Seitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 13th Chair released?
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The 13th Chair was released on May 7, 1937 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The 13th Chair worth watching?
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The 13th Chair (1937) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.