The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
“In 15 Thunderbolt Chapters”
Synopsis
15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.
Top Cast
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Jack Mulhall
Craig Kennedy
Rex Lease
Walter Jameson
Marion Shilling
Verna Gironda
Mae Busch
Mrs. Paul Gironda
Ruth Mix
Shirley McMillan
William Farnum
Gordon Gaunt
Bryant Washburn
Denton
Robert Frazer
Dr. Paul Gironda
Gaston Glass
Louis Bouchard
Mahlon Hamilton
Montgomery
Yakima Canutt
Number Eight / Sailor Brawler
Joseph W. Girard
Lawyer Cromwell
Frank Leighton
Maj. Courtney Wickham
Jon Hall
Frank Hobart
Bob Walker
Joe Mitchell
Franklyn Farnum
Nicky
Knute Erickson
Capt. Hansen
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Snub - Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas M. Fitzgerald, Leon D'Usseau
- Original Title
- The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 5m
- Production Studios
- Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Dallas M. Fitzgerald, Leon D'Usseau, Arthur B. Reeve, George M. Merrick, Eddie Granemann
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
Dallas M. Fitzgerald
Screenplay
Leon D'Usseau
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 Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand about?
15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.
Who directed The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand?
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand?
The principal cast of The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand includes Jack Mulhall, Rex Lease, Marion Shilling, Mae Busch, Ruth Mix.
When was The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand released and how long is it?
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 5h 5m.
Is The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand based on a book or true story?
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur B. Reeve".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand?
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).