The Crime of the Century

William Beaudine
1933-02-18

He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
6.3
74 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jean Hersholt Dr. Emil Brandt Unowned
Wynne Gibson Mrs. Frieda Brandt Unowned
Stuart Erwin Dan McKee Unowned
Frances Dee Doris Brandt Unowned
Gordon Westcott Gilbert Reid Unowned
Robert Elliott Captain Tim Riley Unowned
David Landau Lieutenant Frank Martin Unowned
William Janney James Brandt Unowned
Bodil Rosing Hilda Ericson Unowned
Torben Meyer Eric Ericson Unowned
Samuel S. Hinds Philip Ames Unowned
Eddie Baker Detective (uncredited) Unowned
Marion Byron Bridge Player (uncredited) Unowned
Harry Depp Police Stenographer (uncredited) Unowned
Arthur Hohl Announcer (uncredited) Unowned
Isabel Jewell Bridge Player (uncredited) Unowned
Fred Kelsey Police Guard (uncredited) Unowned
Pat McKee Desk Sergeant (uncredited) Unowned
Harry Strang Man at Police Station (uncredited) Unowned