The Crime of the Century(1933)
He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.
Movie: The Crime of the Century
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Dr. Emil Brandt
Mrs. Frieda Brandt
Dan McKee
Doris Brandt
Gilbert Reid
Captain Tim Riley
Lieutenant Frank Martin
James Brandt
Hilda Ericson
Eric Ericson
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Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.
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1933-02-18
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He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
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