The Crime of the Century

Noteworthy for it's minute-long intermission that allows viewers to reflect on the events of the film, this inventive thriller follows a physician who hypnotizes a bank official and gets him to steal $100,000. Realizing what he has done, he goes to police and confesses his plans to murder the man. But when the banker is killed, who is really responsible? Stuart Erwin, Frances Dee, Jean Hersholt star. 73 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.