Top 21 Thriller Movies Highly Recommended Released in 1929

After killing a man in self-defense, a young woman is blackmailed by a witness to the killing. Explore Blackmail / IMDB / YouTube

The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service. Explore Spies / IMDB / YouTube

A bored WWI veteran helps out a young woman whose uncle is being held hostage by embezzlers. Learn about Bulldog Drummond / IMDB / YouTube

On her first anniversary Ann Reagan finds that her sister-in-law is involved with a shady character from her own past, and determines to intervene. Find out about The Locked Door / IMDB / YouTube

Eve Mannering realizes too late that her abusive husband is a philanderer and murderer and seeks protection with her true love, explorer John Beetham. Get info on Behind That Curtain / IMDB / YouTube

A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite. Read about The Racketeer / IMDB / YouTube

A writer, looking for some peace and quiet in order to finish a novel, takes a room at the Baldpate Inn. Peace and quiet are last things he gets, though, as there are some very strange things going on at the establishment. Details on Seven Keys to Baldpate / IMDB / YouTube

During the Boxer Rebellion in China during the early 20th century, in which a Chinese secret society attacked all westerners and anyone who associated with them, Dr. Fu Manchu's wife and child are killed by foreigners. Enraged, he vows to take his revenge on the British army officers he holds responsible for the killings. Read about The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu / IMDB / YouTube

A man is blamed for a murder that was actually committed by his wife. Read about The Phantom in the House / IMDB / YouTube

A convict, wrongfully accused and sent a harsh prison colony, attempts to escape. Read about For the Term of His Natural Life / IMDB / YouTube