1933 – The Sphinx – What was the sinister secret of the man who could speak only with his eyes?

Chummy reporters (Sheila Terry, Theodore Newton) see deadly duplicity in a philanthropist (Lionel Atwill) who is known to be a mute, and 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.

Title: The Sphinx (1933)
Alternative title: The mysterious man / A killer among us

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Director: Phil Rosen
Writer: Albert DeMond
Stars: Lionel Atwill, Sheila Terry, Theodore Newton

Genres: Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Release date: June 1, 1933
Budget: Poverty Row production (Monogram Pictures)