The Mind Reader (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1933, The Mind Reader is a drama and mystery film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Chandler, a con-man, and his helper Frank decide to create a clairvoyant act for the carny circuit, as a little research reveals Ameicans spent $125 million on mind-readers and astrology. The carny, renamed Chandra, falls for one of his marks, Sylvia, but their love is tested when he brings tragedy to other peoples' lives and she asks him to go straight.
Who’s in it. The Mind Reader stars Warren William as Chandra, Constance Cummings as Sylvia, Allen Jenkins as Frank and Natalie Moorhead as Mrs. Austin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mind Reader has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mind Reader page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mind Reader tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mind Reader (1933)?
- In US, The Mind Reader is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mind Reader worth watching?
- The Mind Reader holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mind Reader?
- The Mind Reader stars Warren William, Constance Cummings, Allen Jenkins, Natalie Moorhead and Mayo Methot.
- When was The Mind Reader released?
- The Mind Reader was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.