Claude Rains plays Maximus ("King of the Mind Readers") with the help of his wife, Rene (Fay Wray), and their secret code, performs a mind-reading act. Then one night, he notices Christine Shawn (Jane Baxter), a beautiful woman in the audience and his act turns into reality. He is able to tell a man what is in his letter without any assistance. He doesn't think much of but by chance, he and Christine run into each other on a train, and he foretells of an impending crash. He pulls the emergency cord to stop the train, but nobody believes him. He, his family and Christine get off, a few minutes later his prediction comes true. He realizes his power only works when Christine is around. Meanwhile, his mother (Mary Clare), reveals that she has seen the same thing before and believes that no good will come of it. Another of his well-publicized predictions comes true. A 100-to-1 long shot wins the Epsom Derby. He foretells of a great mining disaster and He is unable to convince the mine management to allow the workers to stay away from the mine, hundreds are killed more are missing and presumed dead. He is accused of being involved with the cause of the accident and is brought to trial. The prosecution claims that Maximus himself caused both tragedies. Maximus predicts in the courtroom that the missing miners will be found alive and it comes true. Claude Rains as Maximus Fay Wray as Rene Jane Baxter as Christine Shawn Mary Clare as Maximus's mother Ben Field as Simon Athole Stewart as Lord Southwood C. Denier Warren as James J. Bimeter

• published: 16 Oct 2014
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