

Strange Confession
1945-10-05 · 62 min · ★ 6.7
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.Jeff Carter
Brenda JoyceMary Carter
J. Carrol NaishRoger Graham
Milburn StoneStevens
Lloyd BridgesDave Curtis
Addison RichardsDr. Williams
Mary GordonMrs. O'Connor
Christian RubMr. Moore
George ChandlerHarper
Jody GilbertMrs. Todd
Wilton GraffBrandon
Ian WolfeFrederick
Jack NortonJack
Francis McDonaldHernandez
Beatrice Roberts
Wheaton Chambers
Leyland Hodgson
William DesmondPeanut Vendor (uncredited)
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