Ben Lyon
as Jimmy Hawley
By Whose Hand? • Movie • Rating 6.6 out of 10
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overview
What is By Whose Hand? about?
On the night express train from Los Angeles to San Francisco everyone’s a suspect when a jewelry magnate is found stabbed to death and an escaped killer is feared on board. It’s up to newspaper reporter Jimmy Hawley (Ben Lyon) to unravel the secrets of the motley group of passengers and find the killer before he strikes again in this tense and atmospheric whodunit. It blends mystery, crime elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Benjamin Stoloff. With a runtime of 1h 5m, it offers a concise viewing experience.
cast
Cast and crew of By Whose Hand?
The main cast includes Ben Lyon, Barbara Weeks and Kenneth Thomson. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Benjamin Stoloff, written by Harry Adler.
Barbara Weeks
as Alice Murray
Kenneth Thomson
as Chambers
Ethel Kenyon
as Eileen Ayensworth
William V. Mong
as Graham
Dolores Ray
as Bride (as Dolores Rey)
Nat Pendleton
as 'Killer' Delmar
Tom Dugan
as Drunk
Dwight Frye
as Chick Lewis
Billy Bletcher
as Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Kit Guard
as Trainman (uncredited)
William Halligan
as Detective (uncredited)
DeWitt Jennings
as City Editor (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
as Eileen's Accomplice (uncredited)
Martha Mattox
as Spinster Train Passenger (uncredited)
Tom McGuire
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Helene Millard
as Mrs. Leonard - Widow (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
as Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Lorin Raker
as Bridegroom (uncredited)
Buddy Roosevelt
as Charles - Chambers' Chauffeur (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Matty Roubert
as Second Newsboy (uncredited)
Oscar Smith
as Pullman Porter (uncredited)
Emma Tansey
as Chick's Mother (uncredited)
Polly Walters
as Blonde Cigar Stand Attendant (uncredited)
Florence Wix
as Outraged Woman in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Allen Wood
as First Newsboy (uncredited)
Dick Rush
as
keywords
By Whose Hand? Keywords (26)
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