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The Mad Doctor

"DEATH LURKED IN HIS HYPNOTIC EYES!"

1940-12-20 Crime 1hr 30m

A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.

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A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.

  • Released
    1940-12-20
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 30m
  • Genre
    Crime, Romance, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.5
  • Production
    Paramount Pictures

Crew

Tim Whelan
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
George M. Arthur
Producer
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Cast

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone
Dr. George Sebastian / Dr. Langamann
Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew
Linda Booth
John Howard

John Howard
Gil Sawyer
Barbara Jo Allen

Barbara Jo Allen
Louise Watkins (as Barbara Allen [Vera Vague])
Ralph Morgan

Ralph Morgan
Dr. Charles Downer
Martin Kosleck

Martin Kosleck
Maurice Gretz
Kitty Kelly

Kitty Kelly
Winnie
Hugh O'Connell

Hugh O'Connell
Lawrence Watkins
Henry Victor

Henry Victor
Furber (Uncredited)
Wanda McKay

Wanda McKay
Girl at Charity Bazaar (Uncredited)
James Seay

James Seay
Intern (Uncredited)
William Benedict

William Benedict
Mickey Barnes (Uncredited)
George Chandler

George Chandler
Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
Edward Earle

Edward Earle
Librarian (Uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton
Police Officer at Train Station (Uncredited)
Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden
Ticket Clerk (Uncredited)
Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy
Hotel Clerk (Uncredited)
John Laing

John Laing
Intern (Uncredited)
Charles McAvoy

Charles McAvoy
Officer Riley (Uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell

Howard M. Mitchell
Butler (Uncredited)
Ruth Rogers

Ruth Rogers
Woman at Charity Bazaar (Uncredited)
Sheila Ryan

Sheila Ryan
Hostess at Charity Bazaar (Uncredited)
Hugh Sothern

Hugh Sothern
Dr. Hatch (Uncredited)
Max Wagner

Max Wagner
Cab Driver (Uncredited)

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-04-16

There is something really quite sinister to Basil Rathbone's title performance in this rather intimidating psychological thriller. We know f... read more

There is something really quite sinister to Basil Rathbone's title performance in this rather intimidating psychological thriller. We know from the outset that he has disposed of his wife "Ida" - ostensibly pneumonia - but the local physician "Dr. Downer" (Ralph Morgan) is suspicious. Shortly after cleaning up on the inheritance, he moves with his friend "Maurice" (Martin Kosleck) to start afresh. Now you don't have to be Einstein to recognise that these two men are more than just roomies, and that causes a bit of consternation when "Dr. Sebastian" finds new prey. This time, in the guise of the deeply troubled "Linda" (Ellen Drew). With a marriage and a trip to Quito on the cards, might history be about to repeat itself? Well, fortunately for "Linda" reporter "Sawyer" (John Howard) is also a bit suspicious of the man, and after a bit of investigation and a chat with "Downer", the two begin to piece together quite a different persona for Rathbone than the one he has been successful peddling thus far. Can they act in time to thwart his malevolent plan? Tim Whelan allows his star to exude menace here. The script is really only adequate, but the pace is good and the gradually accumulating sense of peril - and a wonderfully seedy contribution from the increasingly envious "Maurice" leads us towards a conclusion where nothing is predictable. Actually, on that front I was a little disappointed, but all in all, this is a dark and effective tale of manipulation that is well worth a watch.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

There is something really quite sinister to Basil Rathbone's title performance in this rather intimidating psychological thriller. We know from the outset that he has disposed of his wife "Ida" - ostensibly pneumonia - but the local physici...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-04-16

There is something really quite sinister to Basil Rathbone's title performance in this rather intimidating psychological thriller. We know from the outset that he has disposed of his wife "Ida" - oste...

read more