The Hole in the Wall
“She Saw Too Much in the Realm of Spirits Beyond!”
Synopsis
Mrs. Ramsey sent Jean Oliver to prison on a false charge. To get even, Jean (disguised as Madame Mystera) plans to kidnap her daughter and turn her into a thief. Love entanglements with a gangster known as "The Fox" and newspaperman Grant complicate her plans.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Collings, Frederick J. Jackson
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- The Hole in the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Pierre Collings, Frederick J. Jackson
Gerard Carbonara
George J. Folsey
Mort Blumenstock
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Mort Blumenstock
Editor
Pierre Collings
Writer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Gerard Carbonara
Original Music Composer
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 Hole in the Wall
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What is The Hole in the Wall about?
Mrs. Ramsey sent Jean Oliver to prison on a false charge. To get even, Jean (disguised as Madame Mystera) plans to kidnap her daughter and turn her into a thief. Love entanglements with a gangster known as "The Fox" and newspaperman Grant complicate her plans.
Who directed The Hole in the Wall?
The Hole in the Wall was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Hole in the Wall?
The principal cast of The Hole in the Wall includes Claudette Colbert, Edward G. Robinson, Donald Meek, David Newell, Nellie Savage.
When was The Hole in the Wall released and how long is it?
The Hole in the Wall was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hole in the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hole in the Wall was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hole in the Wall?
The Hole in the Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).