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The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) · Cineora

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A JOHN H. AUER FILM

The Crime of Doctor Crespi

193559mNRMovie

CrimeHorrorMystery

IMDb5.5/ 10 · 489 votes

IT STARTS WHERE "FRANKENSTEIN" LEFT OFF!

A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.

Dark
Eerie
Suspenseful
Psychological

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for late nights and a quick watch.

DirectorJohn H. Auer

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.1 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Erich von StroheimDr. Andre Crespi

Dwight FryeDr. Thomas

Paul GuilfoyleDr. John Arnold

Geraldine KayNurse Rexford

Harriet RussellEstelle Gorham Ross

Jean BrooksNurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)

John BohnDr. Stephen Ross

Patsy BerlinJeanne Ross, child

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