A phony spiritualist hypnotizes the daughter of a wealthy banker in a scheme to swindle the banker out of his money. A reporter investigating the swami discovers the plot, determines to expose it.
Is this thing worth the watch? Honestly, only if you’re a complete sucker for pre-Code era fluff. If you need tight pacing or believable stakes, skip it. If you want to see how they used to do “mystical” villainy back in the day, grab a snack and settle in. The whole thing feels like it was filmed in an afternoon. It’s...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dorothy Davenport
Wilfred Lucas
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"Is this thing worth the watch? Honestly, only if you’re a complete sucker for pre-Code era fluff. If you need tight pacing or believable stakes, skip it. If you want to see how they used to do “mystical” villainy back in the day, grab a snack and settle in. The whole thing feels like it was filmed in an afternoon. It’s got that specific, slightly grainy charm that makes you feel like you’re watching a broadcast from another planet. 🪐 The Swami Schtick Mischa Auer is doing some heavy lifting he..."
Willis Kent
United States
1937 · IMDb 6.6
