

MovieCrimeMystery
The Crime of the Century
He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
6.5(13)19331h 14m
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.
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Writers
- Florence Ryerson,Brian Marlow
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Cast

Jean Hersholt
Dr. Emil Brandt

Wynne Gibson
Mrs. Frieda Brandt

Stuart Erwin
Dan McKee

Frances Dee
Doris Brandt

Gordon Westcott
Gilbert Reid

Robert Elliott
Captain Tim Riley

David Landau
Lieutenant Frank Martin

William Janney
James Brandt

Bodil Rosing
Hilda Ericson

Torben Meyer
Eric Ericson

Samuel S. Hinds
Philip Ames

Eddie Baker
Detective (uncredited)

Marion Byron
Bridge Player (uncredited)

Harry Depp
Police Stenographer (uncredited)

Arthur Hohl
Announcer (uncredited)

Isabel Jewell
Bridge Player (uncredited)

Fred Kelsey
Police Guard (uncredited)
Pat McKee
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Harry Strang
Man at Police Station (uncredited)
Crew
Directing
- William BeaudineDirector
Writing
- Florence RyersonScreenplay
- Brian MarlowScreenplay
- Walter Maria EspeTheatre Play
Production
- B.P. SchulbergProducer
Camera
- David AbelDirector of Photography
- James KingAssistant Camera
- Ernest LaszloAdditional Camera
- Earl CrowleyStill Photographer
Editing
- Jane LoringEditor
Sound
- Philip WisdomSound
Costume & Make-Up
- Travis BantonCostume Design