The Hidden Hand

The Hidden Hand is a 1942 comedy horror film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser and Julie Bishop. Plot summary John Channing (Milton Parsons) is an insane-asylum escapee. In her efforts to protect her brother from the authorities, John's sister Lorinda (Cecil Cunningham) opens the door for a series of grisly murders. Peter Thorne (Craig Stevens) and Mary Winfield (Elizabeth Fraser) try to stop John before he kills again. Cast Craig Stevens as Peter Thorne Elisabeth Fraser as Mary Winfield Julie Bishop as Rita Channing Willie Best as Eustis the Chauffeur Frank Wilcox as Dr. Lawrence Channing Cecil Cunningham as Lorinda Channing Ruth Ford as Estelle Channing Milton Parsons as John Channing Roland Drew as Walter Channing Tom Stevenson as Horace Channing Marian Hall as Nurse Eleanor Stevens Inez Gay as Hattie (as Inez Gary) Kam Tong as Mallo