The Hidden Hand (1942 film)

The Hidden Hand is a 1942 comedy horror film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser and Julie Bishop.

The film depicts a series of murders performed by a former patient of an insane asylum.

Plot
John Channing is an escapee from an insane asylum. In her efforts to protect her brother from the authorities, John's sister Lorinda opens the door for a series of grisly murders. Peter Thorne and Mary Winfield try to stop John before he kills again.

Cast

 * Craig Stevens as Peter Thorne
 * Elisabeth Fraser as Mary Winfield
 * Julie Bishop as Rita Channing
 * Willie Best as Eustis the Chauffeur
 * Frank Wilcox as Dr. Lawrence Channing
 * Cecil Cunningham as Lorinda Channing
 * Ruth Ford as Estelle Channing
 * Milton Parsons as John Channing
 * Roland Drew as Walter Channing
 * Tom Stevenson as Horace Channing
 * Marian Hall as Nurse Eleanor Stevens
 * Inez Gay as Hattie (as Inez Gary)
 * Kam Tong as Mallo

Home video
In 2010, the film was released as by Warner Archive as part of the six-film DVD-R collection Warner Bros. Horror/Mystery Double Features.