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The Crime of Doctor Crespi(1935)
Status: Released
Date: 1935-09-23
46%
12 Votes
Time: 0h 59m
It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Liberty Pictures
Movie: The Crime of Doctor Crespi
Top 10 Billed Cast
Erich von Stroheim
Dr. Andre Crespi
Dwight Frye
Dr. Thomas
Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. John Arnold
Jean Brooks
Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
Dean Raymond
The Minister
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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.
Release Date
1935-09-23
Average
4.6
Rating:
2.3 startsTagline
It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!
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