The Hidden Hand (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1942, The Hidden Hand is a comedy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 66 minutes. “HORRORS AND HOWLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter Thorne is a young attorney who works for an eccentric old woman, Lorinda Channing, who uses her insane brother, John Channing, to frighten her other relatives because they are after her money. Further complications arise when another murderer arrives on the scene and plants the blame on John.
Who’s in it. The Hidden Hand stars Craig Stevens as Peter Thorne, Julie Bishop as Rita Channing, Willie Best as Eustis, the chauffeur and Frank Wilcox as Dr. Lawrence Channing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hidden Hand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hidden Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hidden Hand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hidden Hand (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hidden Hand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hidden Hand worth watching?
- The Hidden Hand holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hidden Hand?
- The Hidden Hand stars Craig Stevens, Julie Bishop, Willie Best, Frank Wilcox and Cecil Cunningham.
- When was The Hidden Hand released?
- The Hidden Hand was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.