The Hidden Eye (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1945, The Hidden Eye is a mystery film directed by Richard Whorf, running about 69 minutes. “New adventures of the blind detective and his seeing eye dog!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A perfumed message provides the only clue for a blind detective bent on clearing a man accused of murder.
Who’s in it. The Hidden Eye stars Edward Arnold as Capt. Duncan Maclain, Frances Rafferty as Jean Hampton, Ray Collins as Phillip Treadway and Paul Langton as Barry Gifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Hidden Eye sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hidden Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hidden Eye tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hidden Eye (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hidden Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hidden Eye worth watching?
- The Hidden Eye holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hidden Eye?
- The Hidden Eye stars Edward Arnold, Frances Rafferty, Ray Collins, Paul Langton and Friday.
- When was The Hidden Eye released?
- The Hidden Eye was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.