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Hands of Destiny

The strange prophesies of Dr Josef Ranald, palm reader of choice to Nazi war leaders.

Drama 1954 52 mins

Director: Tony Young

Rent for £3.50

Overview

Celebrity palmist Dr Ranald re-enacts true tales from his casebook, showcasing his strange powers of chiromancy. Familiar actor Terence Alexander (often seen supporting comedians, including Norman Wisdom, Benny Hill and Tony Hancock) plays his office manager. He discusses the palm prints of Ranald's most famous - and infamous - clients, from Bob Hope and Joan Crawford to Hitler and Goering.

Director

Tony Young

Featuring

Josef Ranald , Benedicta Leigh and Asta Bredigand

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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