Behind That Curtain (1929) - Warner Baxter, Lois Moran, E.L. Park

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Movie: Behind That Curtain

Top 10 Billed Cast

Warner Baxter

Col. John Beetham

Lois Moran

Eve Mannering Durand

E.L. Park

E.L. Park

Police Insp. Charlie Chan

Boris Karloff

Beetham's Manservent

Gilbert Emery

Sir Frederick Bruce

Claude King

Sir George Mannering

Philip Strange

Eric Durand

Jamiel Hasson

Jamiel Hasson

Sahib Hana

Peter Gawthrone

Peter Gawthrone

British Police Inspector

John Rogers

John Rogers

Alf Pornick

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Overview
Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.
Release Date
1929-06-30
Average
3.9
Rating:
1.9 starts
Tagline
A Love Mystery Drama of Scotland Yard
Genres
Crime Mystery Thriller
Languages:
English
Keywords
charlie chan

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