The Witching Hour
Originally released in 1921. The Witching Hour is a mystery/drama film. directed by William Desmond Taylor. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elliott Dexter, Winter Hall, and Ruth Renick
Synopsis
Clay Whipple is convicted of murdering the governor following an incident involving a cat's eye pin. Whipple is sentenced to death, but a mentalist named Psychic Jack believes he is innocent since Whipple had been hypnotized at the time of the murder. The psychic persuades the judge to grant the condemned man a retrial, and he sets out to uncover the identity of the real killer, during which time he manages to prevent a second murder from occurring.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Witching Hour about?
Clay Whipple is convicted of murdering the governor following an incident involving a cat's eye pin. Whipple is sentenced to death, but a mentalist named Psychic Jack believes he is innocent since ...
Who directed The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
How long is The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Witching Hour released?
The Witching Hour was released on April 10, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Witching Hour?
The main cast of The Witching Hour includes Elliott Dexter, Winter Hall, Ruth Renick, Robert Cain, A. Edward Sutherland.