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Shock

1946-02-01 · 70 min · ★ 5.9

Thriller · Drama

In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.

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Directors
Alfred L. Werker
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 375,000

Top Cast

Vincent PriceVincent PriceRichard Cross
Lynn BariLynn BariElaine Jordan
Frank LatimoreFrank LatimorePaul Stewart
Anabel ShawAnabel ShawJanet Stewart
Stephen DunneStephen DunneDr. Stevens
Reed HadleyReed HadleyO'Neill
Renee CarsonMiss Hatfield
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeFranklin Harvey
Robert AdlerRobert AdlerFrank (uncredited)
Harry CarterHarry CarterSanitarium Orderly (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordMargaret Cross (uncredited)
John DavidsonJohn DavidsonMr. Edwards (uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDr. Blair (uncredited)
Ruth NelsonRuth NelsonMargaret Cross (voice) (uncredited)
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneCab Driver (uncredited)
Charles TannenCharles TannenHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinBlake (uncredited)
Mary YoungMary YoungMrs. Penny (uncredited)

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