
The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Crime · Mystery
Overview
A woman of twenty-one opens her grandfather's will left to her thirteen years earlier, per his instructions. Murder soon follows.
Top Cast


Helen Parrish
Helen Parrish
Marie Morgan
Helen Parrish
Marie Morgan


Dick Purcell
Dick Purcell
Johnny Smith
Dick Purcell
Johnny Smith


Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan
Police Lt. Burke
Tim Ryan
Police Lt. Burke


Frank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Speed Dugan
Frank Faylen
Speed Dugan


Johnny Duncan
Johnny Duncan
Harold Morgan (as John Duncan)
Johnny Duncan
Harold Morgan (as John Duncan)


John Dawson
John Dawson
Tom Jackson (adult)
John Dawson
Tom Jackson (adult)


Addison Richards
Addison Richards
District Attorney
Addison Richards
District Attorney


Jacqueline Dalya
Jacqueline Dalya
Marjory Morgan (adult)
Jacqueline Dalya
Marjory Morgan (adult)


Cyril Ring
Cyril Ring
Barksdale
Cyril Ring
Barksdale


Paul McVey
Paul McVey
Uncle Adam
Paul McVey
Uncle Adam
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