The Crime of Doctor Crespi
It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!
1935 · 59m · Approved
Crime, Horror, Mystery
Directed by
John H. Auer
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.
Director and cast
- John H. Auer Director
- Erich von Stroheim as Dr. Andre Crespi
- Dwight Frye as Dr. Thomas
- Paul Guilfoyle as Dr. John Arnold
- Geraldine Kay as Nurse Rexford
- Harriet Russell as Estelle Gorham Ross
- Jean Brooks as Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
- John Bohn as Dr. Stephen Ross
- Patsy Berlin as Jeanne Ross, child
- Dean Raymond as The Minister
- Joe Verdi as Mr. D'Angelo
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