The Thirteenth Guest (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1932, The Thirteenth Guest is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Albert Ray, running about 69 minutes. “BAFFLING! BREATHTAKING! CHILLS-THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirteen years after a dinner party in which the thirteenth guest failed to arrive, the remaining guests are being murdered one by one, and their bodies being placed at the same dinner table in the appropriate seats they occupied thirteen years prior.
Who’s in it. The Thirteenth Guest stars Ginger Rogers as Lela / Marie Morgan, Lyle Talbot as Phil Winston, J. Farrell MacDonald as Captain Ryan and Paul Hurst as Detective Grump, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Thirteenth Guest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirteenth Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirteenth Guest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirteenth Guest (1932)?
- In US, The Thirteenth Guest is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thirteenth Guest worth watching?
- The Thirteenth Guest holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirteenth Guest?
- The Thirteenth Guest stars Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, J. Farrell MacDonald, Paul Hurst and Erville Alderson.
- When was The Thirteenth Guest released?
- The Thirteenth Guest was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.