The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935)
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.
Director: John H. Auer
Genre: Crime, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: September 23, 1935
Cast
- Erich von Stroheim - Dr. Andre Crespi
- Dwight Frye - Dr. Thomas
- Paul Guilfoyle - Dr. John Arnold
- Geraldine Kay - Nurse Rexford
- Harriet Russell - Estelle Gorham Ross
- Jean Brooks - Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
- John Bohn - Dr. Stephen Ross
- Patsy Berlin - Jeanne Ross, child
- Dean Raymond - The Minister
- Joe Verdi - Mr. D'Angelo
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Edward Olmstead (Screenplay)
- John H. Auer (Screenplay)
- Lou Goldberg (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Larry Williams
Editing: Leonard Wheeler
Production: Liberty Pictures, Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
victim, mad doctor, b movie, drugs, premature burial, colleague
More Films by Director: John H. Auer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crime of Doctor Crespi about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi was directed by John H. Auer.
- Who stars in The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi stars Erich von Stroheim, Dwight Frye, Paul Guilfoyle, Geraldine Kay, Harriet Russell, Jean Brooks.
- How long is The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi is a Crime, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Crime of Doctor Crespi produced?
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi was produced in United States of America.