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The Mystic Circle Murder: Directed by Frank O'Connor. With Robert Fiske, Helene LeBerthon, Arthur Gardner, Betty Compson. A wealthy young woman, racked with guilt because she wasn't there when her mother died, is so desperate to contact her that she gets involved with a phony mystic who promises to put her in touch with her mother's spirit, but ...
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Frank O'Connor
- 1939-10-13
Motion Picture Daily reported that the film cost $35,000 to make, one-third more than any previous Royer film. Reviews done under that title were based on preview screenings held in April 1938, with a running length of ninety minutes.
- Frank O'connor, Don Gallaher
- Robert Fiske
Dec 20, 2011 · This is an ultra-cool little film that devastates and debunks the spiritualist movement that Houdini tried so hard to expose. Here we have Harry's widow Bess in her only movie, continuing the noble crusade. A corrupt medium milks a wealthy widow until the law closes in on him.
- 68 min
Filmed on the very cheap, Mystic Circle Murder (aka Religious Racketeers) is distinguished by the presence of Mme. Harry Houdini, in a rare movie appearance. The widow of the famed magician introduces the film by warning the viewer to steer clear of phony psychics who promise to communicate with the dear departed.
Mystic Circle Murder. Women fall for a fakir (Robert Fiske) running a global crystal-ball racket.
- Crime, Drama
Mystic Circle Murder ★ Religious Racketeers 1939. Reporter sets out to uncover phony mediums, particularly the Great La Gagge, whose fake apparitions are so convincing that it caused one of his clients to have a heart attack. Cheaply made, and it's obvious.
David Kerman Cast. Robert Frazer Cast. Critics reviews. A 1938 film, starring Robert Fiske, Arthur Gardner and Betty Compson.
