The Mind Reader

The Mind Reader

72 mins | Drama, Mystery | April 1, 1933

Chandler, a con-man, and his helper Frank decide to create a clairvoyant act for the carny circuit, as a little research reveals Ameicans 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.

The Mind Reader

72 mins | Drama, Mystery | April 1, 1933

The Mind Reader
Chandler, a con-man, and his helper Frank decide to create a clairvoyant act for the carny circuit, as a little research reveals Ameicans 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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers First National Pictures
Original title The Mind Reader
Directors Roy Del Ruth
Writers Vivian Cosby, Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord

Cast

Warren William

as Chandra

Constance Cummings

as Sylvia

Allen Jenkins

as Frank

Natalie Moorhead

as Mrs. Austin

Mayo Methot

as Jenny

Clarence Muse

as Sam

Earle Foxe

as Don

Irving Bacon

as Reporter (uncredited)

Clara Blandick

as Auntie (uncredited)

George Chandler

as Reporter (uncredited)

Robert Greig

as Swami (uncredited)

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

as Black Man - Shill at Hair Tonic (uncredited)

Eddy Waller

as Chauffeur (uncredited)

Kathrin Clare Ward

as New York City Tenement Resident (uncredited)

Symona Boniface

as Gossip in Phone Montage (uncredited)