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The Thirteenth Chair | 1929 | Mystery | Crime | Drama | Stage-to-Screen Adaptation

The Thirteenth Chair (1929) Director: Tod Browning Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Conrad Nagel, Leila Hyams, Margaret Wycherly, Helene Millard, Moon Carroll, Edward Earle Based on: The Thirteenth Chair (1916 stage play by Bayard Veiller) Release Date: October 19, 1929 Runtime: 73 minutes Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Mystery | Early Talkie Country: United States Language: English Genres: Mystery | Crime | Drama | Stage-to-Screen Adaptation --- Summary: The Thirteenth Chair is a murder mystery set during a séance in a darkened room, where the sudden stabbing of a guest throws suspicion on everyone present. Inspector Delzante (Conrad Nagel) investigates the case, unraveling lies, hidden motives, and eerie circumstances surrounding the séance. Based on the hit stage play, the film uses supernatural overtones and suspenseful dialogue to explore themes of guilt and deception. --- Background: This was Tod Browning’s first sound film, produced shortly before his famed Dracula (1931). MGM adapted Bayard Veiller’s successful Broadway play for the screen, capitalizing on the era’s audience fascination with spiritualism, séances, and early talkie mysteries. --- Trivia: The film is one of MGM’s earliest mysteries to feature full synchronized dialogue. Tod Browning’s direction foreshadows the gothic tone he would bring to Dracula. A remake was later released in 1937, also by MGM. Stage star Margaret Wycherly reprised her role from the play, bringing authenticity to her portrayal. Known for blending stage-like settings with the emerging sound technology of Hollywood’s transition era. --- Hashtags: #TheThirteenthChair #TodBrowning #1929Film #MGM #MysteryFilm #BayardVeiller #ClassicCinema #VintageFilm #PublicDomainMovie #StagePlayAdaptation #EarlyTalkie #CrimeMystery Would you like me to also prepare entries for the 1937 remake of The Thirteenth Chair so you have both versions side by side?