The Thirteenth Chair
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Synopsis
Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel, Edward Wales is determined to trap his murderer by staging a séance using a famous medium. Several of the thirteen participants had a motive, and one uses the cover of darkness to kill again. When someone close to the medium is suspected, she turns detective in hopes of uncovering the true perpetrator.
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Conrad Nagel
Richard Crosby
Leila Hyams
Helen 'Nellie' O'Neill
Margaret Wycherly
Madame Rosalie La Grange
Helene Millard
Mary Eastwood
Holmes Herbert
Sir Roscoe Crosby
Mary Forbes
Lady Alice Crosby
Bela Lugosi
Inspector Delzante
Charles Quatermaine
Dr. Philip Mason
Moon Carroll
Helen Trent
Cyril Chadwick
Brandon Trent
John Davidson
Edward 'Ned' Wales
Bertram Johns
Howard Standish
Gretchen Holland
Grace Standish
Frank Leigh
Professor Feringeea
Clarence Geldart
Commissioner Grimshaw
Lal Chand Mehra
Chotee
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson, Bayard Veiller
- Original Title
- The Thirteenth Chair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Elliott J. Clawson, Bayard Veiller
Merritt B. Gerstad
Harry Reynolds
Tod Browning
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Tod Browning
Producer
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thirteenth Chair
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What is The Thirteenth Chair about?
Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel, Edward Wales is determined to trap his murderer by staging a séance using a famous medium. Several of the thirteen participants had a motive, and one uses the cover of darkness to kill again. When someone close to the medium is suspected, she turns detective in hopes of uncovering the true perpetrator.
Who directed The Thirteenth Chair?
The Thirteenth Chair was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Chair?
The principal cast of The Thirteenth Chair includes Conrad Nagel, Leila Hyams, Margaret Wycherly, Helene Millard, Holmes Herbert.
When was The Thirteenth Chair released and how long is it?
The Thirteenth Chair was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thirteenth Chair?
The Thirteenth Chair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).