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Hands of Destiny
The strange prophesies of Dr Josef Ranald, palm reader of choice to Nazi war leaders.
Director: Tony Young
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.
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