THE HOLE IN THE WALL (1929) Claudette Colbert, David Newell & Nellie Savage| Drama | B&W Retro Movie

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The Hole in the Wall is a 1929 pre-Code mystery drama film directed by Robert Florey, and starring Claudette Colbert and Edward G. Robinson. This early talking picture was the first appearance of Robinson in the role of a gangster, and "can be viewed as a dry run for his eventual success (in 1931 in Little Caesar)". It was also one of Colbert's first film appearances.

The film was shot at Paramount's Astoria Studios in New York. The film is a remake of an earlier 1921 silent The Hole in the Wall.

Synopsis

The Fox, a con man, teams up with Madame Mystera, a fake fortune teller, to bilk naive people of their money. When Madame Mystera dies in an elevated train derailment, the Fox hires Jean Oliver to replace her. However, over time, he comes to believe that Jean actually does have supernatural powers.

Cast & Crew

Claudette Colbert as Jean Oliver
Edward G. Robinson as The Fox
David Newell as Gordon Grant
Nellie Savage as Madame Mystera
Donald Meek as Goofy
Alan Brooks as Jim
Louise Closser Hale as Mrs. Ramsay
Katherine Emmet as Mrs. Carlake
Marcia Kagno as Marcia
Barry Macollum as Dogface
George MacQuarrie as Inspector
Helen Crane as Mrs. Lyons

Director: Robert Florey
Writer: Pierre Collings
Based on: The Hole in the Wall by Frederick J. Jackson
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editing: Mort Blumenstock
Music: Gerard Carbonara, W. Franke Harling
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Release Date: April 27, 1929
Running Time: 63 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English