The Engineer's Thumb (1923)

Movie ★ 9.0

Crime Drama Mystery

Dr. John Watson treats a patient who has lost a thumb. The patient says that the loss of his thumb was not an accident but the result of an attack. However, he fears that the story behind the loss of his digit is so strange that the police will not believe it.

Geoffrey Malins Writer George Ridgwell Director Patrick L. Mannock Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1923
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0180670
Language
Studio
Stoll Picture Productions

Themes

Cast

Eille Norwood Eille Norwood Sherlock Holmes Hubert Willis Dr. John Watson Bertram Burleigh Bertram Burleigh Hatcherley Ward McAllister Ferguson Mercy Hatton Mercy Hatton Girl

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Engineer's Thumb about?
Dr. John Watson treats a patient who has lost a thumb. The patient says that the loss of his thumb was not an accident but the result of an attack. However, he fears that the story behind the loss of his digit is so strange that the police will not believe it.
Who directed The Engineer's Thumb?
The Engineer's Thumb was directed by George Ridgwell.
Who stars in The Engineer's Thumb?
The Engineer's Thumb stars Eille Norwood, Hubert Willis, Bertram Burleigh, Ward McAllister.
When was The Engineer's Thumb released?
The Engineer's Thumb is a 1923 crime, drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Engineer's Thumb?
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