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Strange Confession

1945-10-05 · 62 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Mystery · Drama · Horror

A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in the death of the scientist's son.

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Directors
John Hoffman
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Jeff Carter
Brenda JoyceBrenda JoyceMary Carter
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishRoger Graham
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneStevens
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesDave Curtis
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsDr. Williams
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. O'Connor
Christian RubChristian RubMr. Moore
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerHarper
Jody GilbertJody GilbertMrs. Todd
Gregory MarshallTommy Carter
Wilton GraffWilton GraffBrandon
Ian WolfeIan WolfeFrederick
Jack NortonJack NortonJack
Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonaldHernandez
Beatrice RobertsBeatrice Roberts
Wheaton ChambersWheaton Chambers
Leyland HodgsonLeyland Hodgson
William DesmondWilliam DesmondPeanut Vendor (uncredited)
Jack PerrinJack Perrin

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