What was the sinister secret of the man who could speak only with his eyes?
A man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was leaving the scene of the crime. The police must determine if he is the actual killer or if he is being framed.
The Sphinx (1933) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Phil Rosen, released on June 1, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Lionel Atwill, Sheila Terry, Theodore Newton and Paul Hurst. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
Lionel Atwill
as Jerome Breen
Sheila Terry
as Jerry Crane
Theodore Newton
as Jack Burton
Paul Hurst
as Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan
Luis Alberni
as Luigi Baccigalupi
Robert Ellis
as Inspector James Riley
Lucien Prival
as Jenks, the Butler
Lillian Leighton
as Mother Werner
Paul Fix
as Dave Werner
George 'Gabby' Hayes
as Detective Casey
Theodore Lorch
as Dr. Augustus Kelton
Wilfred Lucas
as Prosecuting Attorney
Directed by Phil Rosen, written by Albert DeMond, produced by Albert S. Rogell.
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 17 ratings.
Lionel Atwill is "Jerome Breen" - a deaf mute accused of murder on the basis that he was heard speaking at the scene of the crime. When doctors confirm that to have been impossible, he is acquitted - but not everyone believes him. Reporter Theodore Newton ("Jack") determines to get to the bottom of it, and matters take a more immediate turn when his co-worker "Jerry" (Sheila Terry) - on whom he has a bit of a crush…
Reviewed on June 13, 2022
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The main cast of The Sphinx (1933) includes Lionel Atwill, Sheila Terry, Theodore Newton, Paul Hurst and Luis Alberni. The film was directed by Phil Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Sphinx was released on June 1, 1933 and runs for 1h 4m.
The Sphinx (1933) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
