The Crooked Circle
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Synopsis
A group of amateur detectives sets out to expose The Crooked Circle, a secretive group of hooded occultists.
Top Cast
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Zasu Pitts
Nora Rafferty
James Gleason
Arthur Crimmer
Ben Lyon
Brand Osborne
Irene Purcell
Thelma Parker
C. Henry Gordon
Yoganda
Raymond Hatton
Harmon (The Hermit)
Roscoe Karns
Harry Carter
Berton Churchill
Col. Walters
Spencer Charters
Kinny
Robert Frazer
The Stranger
Ethel Clayton
Yvonne
Frank Reicher
Rankin
Christian Rub
Old Dan
Tom Kennedy
Mike, the policeman
Paul Panzer
Cult Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- The Crooked Circle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Astor Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Ralph Spence
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
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 Crooked Circle
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What is The Crooked Circle about?
A group of amateur detectives sets out to expose The Crooked Circle, a secretive group of hooded occultists.
Who directed The Crooked Circle?
The Crooked Circle was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in The Crooked Circle?
The principal cast of The Crooked Circle includes Zasu Pitts, James Gleason, Ben Lyon, Irene Purcell, C. Henry Gordon.
When was The Crooked Circle released and how long is it?
The Crooked Circle was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crooked Circle?
The Crooked Circle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).