

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
1938-07-20 · 87 min · ★ 7.0
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
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Production details
- Directors
- Anatole Litvak
- Production companies
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Edward G. RobinsonDr. T.S. Clitterhouse
Claire TrevorJo Keller
Humphrey Bogart'Rocks' Valentine
Allen JenkinsOkay
Donald CrispPolice Inspector Lewis Lane
Gale PageNurse Randolph
Henry O'NeillJudge
John LitelMr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney
Thurston HallGrant
Ward BondTug
Ronald ReaganRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Maxie RosenbloomButch
Vladimir SokoloffPopus
Bert HanlonPat
Curt BoisRabbit
Billy WayneCandy
Robert HomansLt. Johnson
Irving BaconForeman of JuryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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