
The Crime of Doctor Crespi
“It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!”
1935·59m·en·NR
4.7
Overview
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.
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Details
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Written by
- John H. Auer, Edward Olmstead, Lou Goldberg
- Produced by
- John H. Auer
- Studios
- Republic Pictures, Liberty Pictures
Released September 23, 1935·United States
Cast

Erich von Stroheim
Dr. Andre Crespi

Dwight Frye
Dr. Thomas

Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. John Arnold
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Geraldine Kay
Nurse Rexford
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Harriet Russell
Estelle Gorham Ross

Jean Brooks
Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
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John Bohn
Dr. Stephen Ross
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Patsy Berlin
Jeanne Ross, child

Dean Raymond
The Minister
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Joe Verdi
Mr. D'Angelo
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Laura Bullivant







