The Mind Reader

Apr 1 1933 Approved 1h 10m
Action, Crime, Drama

Con-man Chandler and his partner Frank decide to start a clairvoyant act. Chandler falls for Sylvia, one of their marks, but their relationship is challenged when his deception impacts others' lives and Sylvia urges him to reform.

Plot

Chandler, a con-man, and his helper Frank decide to create a clairvoyant act for the carny circuit, as a little research reveals Americans spent $125 million on mind-readers and astrology. The carny, renamed Chandra, falls for one of his marks, Sylvia, but their love is tested when he brings tragedy to other peoples' lives and she asks him to go straight.

Written by

Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner, Vivian Crosby

Directed by

Roy Del Ruth

Cast

Warren William, Constance Cummings, Allen Jenkins

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

First National Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
678
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA