A Love Mystery Drama of Scotland Yard
Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.
Behind That Curtain (1929) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Irving Cummings, released on June 30, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Warner Baxter, Lois Moran, E.L. Park and Boris Karloff. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
Warner Baxter
as Col. John Beetham
Lois Moran
as Eve Mannering Durand
E.L. Park
as Police Insp. Charlie Chan
Boris Karloff
as Beetham's Manservent
Gilbert Emery
as Sir Frederick Bruce
Claude King
as Sir George Mannering
Philip Strange
as Eric Durand
Jamiel Hasson
as Sahib Hana
Peter Gawthrone
as British Police Inspector
John Rogers
as Alf Pornick
Mercedes De Valasco
as Nuna
Edgar Norton
as Galt
Directed by Irving Cummings, written by Clarke Silvemail, Earl Derr Biggers and Sonya Levien.
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 17 ratings.
Despite the objections of her guardian "Sir George Mannering" (Claude King), the headstrong "Eve" (Lois Moran) marries the dashing "Eric Durand" (Philip Strange) and they go to live in India. Her guardian dies, and she is left in a loveless marriage with her rather rakish husband who is quite clearly having an affair with their maid "Nuna" (the constantly singing Mercedes de Valasco). One afternoon, whilst keeping…
Reviewed on June 6, 2022
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The main cast of Behind That Curtain (1929) includes Warner Baxter, Lois Moran, E.L. Park, Boris Karloff and Gilbert Emery. The film was directed by Irving Cummings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Behind That Curtain was released on June 30, 1929 and runs for 1h 31m.
Behind That Curtain (1929) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
