By Whose Hand?
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1932 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Mystery, Crime |
| Director | Benjamin Stoloff |
| Runtime | 65 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
By Whose Hand? has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1932. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Ben Lyon
Jimmy Hawley
Barbara Weeks
Alice Murray
Kenneth Thomson
Chambers
Ethel Kenyon
Eileen Ayensworth
William V. Mong
Graham
Dolores Ray
Bride (as Dolores Rey)
Nat Pendleton
'Killer' Delmar
Tom Dugan
Drunk
Dwight Frye
Chick Lewis
Billy Bletcher
Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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