The Thirteenth Guest
“BAFFLING! BREATHTAKING! CHILLS-THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Thirteen years after a dinner party in which the thirteenth guest failed to arrive, the remaining guests are being murdered one by one, and their bodies being placed at the same dinner table in the appropriate seats they occupied thirteen years prior.
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Lela / Marie Morgan
Lyle Talbot
Phil Winston
J. Farrell MacDonald
Captain Ryan
Paul Hurst
Detective Grump
Erville Alderson
John Adams
Ethel Wales
Jane Thornton
James Eagles
Bud Morgan
Crauford Kent
Dr. Sherwood
Eddie Phillips
Thor Jensen
Frances Rich
Marjorie Thornton
Phillips Smalley
Dick Thornton
Robert Klein
John Barksdale (uncredited)
Tiny Sandford
Mike (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrook
Cabby (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
Photographer (uncredited)
Adrienne Dore
Winston's Date (Uncredited)
Tom London
Detective Carter (Uncredited)
William B. Davidson
Police Captain Brown (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hyland
- Original Title
- The Thirteenth Guest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Ray
Frances Hyland, Armitage Trail
Harry Neumann, Tom Galligan
Leete Renick Brown
M.H. Hoffman
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Ray
Director
Frances Hyland
Screenplay
Leete Renick Brown
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Tom Galligan
Director of Photography
M.H. Hoffman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thirteenth Guest
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What is The Thirteenth Guest about?
Thirteen years after a dinner party in which the thirteenth guest failed to arrive, the remaining guests are being murdered one by one, and their bodies being placed at the same dinner table in the appropriate seats they occupied thirteen years prior.
Who directed The Thirteenth Guest?
The Thirteenth Guest was directed by Albert Ray.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Guest?
The principal cast of The Thirteenth Guest includes Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, J. Farrell MacDonald, Paul Hurst, Erville Alderson.
When was The Thirteenth Guest released and how long is it?
The Thirteenth Guest was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is The Thirteenth Guest based on a book or true story?
The Thirteenth Guest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Armitage Trail".