The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand

In 15 Thunderbolt Chapters

15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.

1936

Mystery·Adventure

5h 5min

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Top Billed Cast

Jack Mulhall
Craig Kennedy
Rex Lease
Walter Jameson
Marion Shilling
Verna Gironda
Mae Busch
Mrs. Paul Gironda
Ruth Mix
Shirley McMillan
William Farnum
Gordon Gaunt
Bryant Washburn
Denton
Robert Frazer
Dr. Paul Gironda
Gaston Glass
Louis Bouchard
Mahlon Hamilton
Montgomery
Yakima Canutt
Number Eight / Sailor Brawler
Joseph W. Girard
Lawyer Cromwell
Frank Leighton
Maj. Courtney Wickham
Jon Hall
Frank Hobart
Bob Walker
Joe Mitchell
Franklyn Farnum
Nicky
Knute Erickson
Capt. Hansen
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Snub - Waiter (uncredited)
Art Felix
Riley - Sailor Guard (uncredited)

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