The Thirteenth Chair(1937)
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The Thirteenth Chair Synopsis
A phony psychic tries to solve a murder that took place during her seance.
The Thirteenth 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 10 ratings.
- Director:
- George B. Seitz
- Writers:
- Marion Parsonnet, Bayard Veiller
- Cinematographer:
- Charles G. Clarke
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Thirteenth 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 Thirteenth Chair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Thirteenth Chair – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Thirteenth Chair?
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The main cast of The Thirteenth 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 Thirteenth Chair released?
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The Thirteenth Chair was released on May 7, 1937 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Thirteenth Chair worth watching?
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The Thirteenth Chair (1937) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.