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Le sphinx

Titre original : The Sphinx
  • 1933
  • Passed
  • 1h 4min
NOTE IMDb
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Lionel Atwill and Theodore Newton in Le sphinx (1933)
AdventureCrimeMystery

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was leaving the scene of the crime. The polic... Tout lireA man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was leaving the scene of the crime. The police must determine if he is the actual killer or if he is being framed.A man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was leaving the scene of the crime. The police must determine if he is the actual killer or if he is being framed.

  • Réalisation
    • Phil Rosen
  • Scénario
    • Albert DeMond
  • Casting principal
    • Lionel Atwill
    • Sheila Terry
    • Theodore Newton
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  • NOTE IMDb
    5,6/10
    576
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    • Réalisation
      • Phil Rosen
    • Scénario
      • Albert DeMond
    • Casting principal
      • Lionel Atwill
      • Sheila Terry
      • Theodore Newton
    • 26avis d'utilisateurs
    • 14avis des critiques
  • Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro
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    Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill
    • Jerome Breen
    Sheila Terry
    Sheila Terry
    • Jerry Crane
    Theodore Newton
    Theodore Newton
    • Jack Burton
    Paul Hurst
    Paul Hurst
    • Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Luigi Baccigalupi
    Robert Ellis
    Robert Ellis
    • Inspector James Riley
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Jenks, the Butler
    Lillian Leighton
    Lillian Leighton
    • Mother Werner
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Dave Werner
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Tony
    • (non crédité)
    Hooper Atchley
    Hooper Atchley
    • Defense Attorney Oliver P. Curran
    • (non crédité)
    Jack Cheatham
    Jack Cheatham
    • Homicide Squad Member
    • (non crédité)
    George 'Gabby' Hayes
    George 'Gabby' Hayes
    • Det. Casey
    • (non crédité)
    Theodore Lorch
    Theodore Lorch
    • Dr. Augustus Kelton
    • (non crédité)
    Wilfred Lucas
    Wilfred Lucas
    • Prosecuting Attorney
    • (non crédité)
    Sam Lufkin
    Sam Lufkin
    • Medical Examiner
    • (non crédité)
    • Réalisation
      • Phil Rosen
    • Scénario
      • Albert DeMond
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    7robert-temple-1

    How Can a Deaf Mute Speak?

    This is an ingenious and interesting B thriller. The 'sphinx' is a deaf mute, who is, to say the least, extraordinarily enigmatic. (No Egyptian connection! Not a pyramid in sight!) Lionel Atwill plays 'the sphinx' and makes the part very compelling. The mystery is: how can this man who, the doctors say, has been deaf and mute from birth, be a psychopathic murderer who always speaks to the witnesses of his crimes? This takes a lot of figuring out. He is tried and acquitted of murder, natch. But is there more to this? The ingenue role is played by Sheila Terry, who is extremely lively and is very like Fay Wray but without the steamy sensuous air about her. Her eyes sparkle, one wants to go on watching her, and it is a pity she quit films early and died aged only 46. (Here she is 23.) A young fellow of considerable charm is always trying to get her to marry him, played very well by Theodore Newton. Luis Alberni plays an amusing character part. This is a cheapie but a goodie.
    6Hitchcoc

    Atwill, One of Our Most Underrated Actors

    The bad guy in this is so much better than all the other characters combined. This is odd because he barely speaks a word. Lionel Atwill's expressions and posturing are pretty remarkable. He is killing off stockbrokers who wouldn't go along with his wishes. In the process, he must cover his tracks. By speaking to someone at the crime scenes, he confuses the law enforcement people. The plot is basically a young writer trying to prove that Breen (Atwill) is the guilty party. His love interest, a reporter, is doing a series of stories on this benevolent deaf mute. She is in constant danger and is too bullheaded to listen to anyone's advice. This movie kept me guessing throughout and was a lot of fun. There are some stereotypically incompetent police there to poke fun at. They have allowed these stock brokers to get killed and can't seem to figure anything out. But it comes to a nice boil with some surprises, and keeps the audience guessing, even if the ending is a bit unsatisfying.
    6bkoganbing

    A possible public service?

    Interesting that even a minor studio like Monagram would put out a film like The Sphinx in 1933 which had as its premise the murder of several stockbrokers. In the midst of the Depression some would consider that a public service. Also unusual that an actor with the rich speaking voice of Lionel Atwill would consent to a role where he has to be a mute.

    In fact Atwill is a known philanthropist and few can believe that of all people this man could be a serial killer. Those that find out his secret meet with a demise themselves.

    Atwill did some great films and some truly trashy ones, but he's always interesting to watch and listen to. Next to Atwill the one in the cast you'll remember is Luis Alberni. He has a wonderful comic role as a witness to one of the killings and his interrogation by the police and the press is also memorable.

    Definitely for fans of Lionel Atwill.
    6utgard14

    The Sphinx

    Jerome Breen (Lionel Atwill) is accused of murder after being identified by an eye witness. However, the witness says Breen spoke. At the trial, Breen's attorney proves he is a deaf mute and the witness' testimony falls apart. So now the police must figure out if Breen really is guilty or being framed.

    This is a fun little quickie from poverty row studio Monogram. It's best if you don't overthink it or look at it exclusively through a modern lens. It was made on the cheap in the early 1930s. Yes, the sign language Atwill uses is just meaningless hand gestures. This was back in the days when the public was probably largely unaware of sign language and it was highly unlikely a studio, especially one like Monogram, would expect its actors to learn some just for a part. Just enjoy it for what it is: a fun but cheap little mystery thriller with the always-great Lionel Atwill starring.
    5Chase_Witherspoon

    Hear no evil

    Talky suspense quickie with an intrepid reporter (Newton) and his would-be girlfriend (Terry) investigating the murders of stockbrokers, both of whom become obsessed by the deaf mute (Atwill) accused of the murders.

    Slow to warm, this pot-boiler gradually heats up thanks mainly to Atwill, painting the picture of a gracious man of wealth and culture who may or may not be a callous murderer. Atwill, still relatively early in his career before the scandal that would ultimately cast him asunder, is highly effective achieving more through his expressions than which most actors are capable of with unimpeded speech. The supporting cast includes Paul Fix in a bit part as a stockbroker, Paul Hurst as a detective who reluctantly assumes the role of police inspector with two weeks to solve the case.

    The climax is unexpected and the clues are quite innovative, so while the pace might be a bit off, there's just enough to hold the interest for the 62 minutes give or take a couple of rather overlong melodramatic moments between Newton and Terry establishing their character's mutual affections, and that of Hurst, as he bumbles into the spotlight.

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    • Anecdotes
      "Poverty Row Studios" were notorious for recycling scripts with only minor changes. Almost a decade later, Monogram recycled the script from this as "Phantom Killer" (1942).
    • Gaffes
      Breen is stated as having paralysis of the vocal cords by the doctor in court. However, Breen can be heard in a later scene chuckling.
    • Citations

      Inspector James Riley: How'd you know this was a murder?

      Jack Burton: Easy, I made a quick check-up of the population city and found we were one short.

    • Connexions
      Edited into Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb (2007)

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    Détails

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    • Date de sortie
      • 3 août 1934 (France)
    • Pays d’origine
      • États-Unis
    • Langues
      • Anglais
      • Langue des signes américaine
    • Aussi connu sous le nom de
      • The Sphinx
    • Société de production
      • Trem Carr Pictures
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    • Durée
      1 heure 4 minutes
    • Couleur
      • Black and White
    • Mixage
      • Mono
    • Rapport de forme
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