The Hole in the Wall (1929 film)
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by Frederick J. Jackson
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| Directed by | Robert Florey |
| Written by | Pierre Collings |
| Based on | The Hole in the Wall by Frederick J. Jackson |
| Starring | Claudette Colbert Edward G. Robinson David Newell |
| Cinematography | George J. Folsey |
| Edited by | Mort Blumenstock |
| Music by | Gerard Carbonara W. Franke Harling |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 63 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Hole in the Wall is a 1929 pre-Code mystery drama film directed by Robert Florey, and starring Claudette Colbert and Edward G. Robinson. This early talking picture was the first appearance of Robinson in the role of a gangster, and "can be viewed as a dry run for his eventual success (in 1931 in Little Caesar)". It was also one of Colbert's first film appearances.[1][2][3]
The film was shot at Paramount's Astoria Studios in New York. The film is a remake of an earlier 1921 silent The Hole in the Wall.
The Fox, a con man, teams up with Madame Mystera, a fake fortune teller, to bilk naive people of their money. When Madame Mystera dies in an elevated train derailment, the Fox hires Jean Oliver to replace her. However, over time, he comes to believe that Jean actually does have supernatural powers.
Cast
- Claudette Colbert as Jean Oliver
- Edward G. Robinson as The Fox
- David Newell as Gordon Grant
- Nellie Savage as Madame Mystera
- Donald Meek as Goofy
- Alan Brooks as Jim
- Louise Closser Hale as Mrs. Ramsay
- Katherine Emmet as Mrs. Carlake
- Marcia Kagno as Marcia
- Barry Macollum as Dogface
- George MacQuarrie as Inspector
- Helen Crane as Mrs. Lyons
