Guilty as Hell
“Hidden hands ended her life! Whose were they?”
Synopsis
Richard Arlen is the convicted murderer and Adrienne Ames his sister who believes in his innocence. We see the murder and the framing set-up at the beginning of the film, so there’s no mystery for the audience to solve. Just the pleasure of watching an intricate cat-and-mouse game, with the murderer one step ahead of his pursuers until the final, tense confrontation.
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
Russell Kirk
Victor McLaglen
Detective Capt. T.R. McKinley
Richard Arlen
Frank C. Marsh
Adrienne Ames
Vera Marsh
Henry Stephenson
Dr. Ernest S. Tindal
Ralph Ince
Jack Reed
Noel Francis
Julia Reed
Elizabeth Patterson
Elvira Ward
Arnold Lucy
Dr. Sully
Willard Robertson
Police Sgt. Alcock
Richard Tucker
District Attorney
Fred Kelsey
Detective Duffy
Claire Dodd
Ruth Tindal
Lillian Harmer
Mrs. Alvin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Original Title
- Guilty as Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Guilty as Hell.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guilty as Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Guilty as Hell about?
Richard Arlen is the convicted murderer and Adrienne Ames his sister who believes in his innocence. We see the murder and the framing set-up at the beginning of the film, so there’s no mystery for the audience to solve. Just the pleasure of watching an intricate cat-and-mouse game, with the murderer one step ahead of his pursuers until the final, tense confrontation.
Who directed Guilty as Hell?
Guilty as Hell was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Guilty as Hell?
The principal cast of Guilty as Hell includes Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Richard Arlen, Adrienne Ames, Henry Stephenson.
When was Guilty as Hell released and how long is it?
Guilty as Hell was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guilty as Hell?
Guilty as Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).