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The Mad Doctor
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The Mad Doctor

1940-12-20 · 90 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Romance · Thriller

A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.

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Directors
Tim Whelan
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Basil RathboneBasil RathboneDr. George Sebastian / Dr. Langamann
Ellen DrewEllen DrewLinda Booth
John HowardJohn HowardGil Sawyer
Barbara Jo AllenBarbara Jo AllenLouise Watkins (as Barbara Allen [Vera Vague])
Ralph MorganRalph MorganDr. Charles Downer
Martin KosleckMartin KosleckMaurice Gretz
Kitty KellyKitty KellyWinnie
Hugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellLawrence Watkins
Henry VictorHenry VictorFurber (Uncredited)
Wanda McKayWanda McKayGirl at Charity Bazaar (Uncredited)
James SeayJames SeayIntern (Uncredited)
William BenedictWilliam BenedictMickey Barnes (Uncredited)
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerElevator Operator (Uncredited)
Edward EarleEdward EarleLibrarian (Uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonPolice Officer at Train Station (Uncredited)
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenTicket Clerk (Uncredited)
Douglas KennedyDouglas KennedyHotel Clerk (Uncredited)
John LaingIntern (Uncredited)
Charles McAvoyCharles McAvoyOfficer Riley (Uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellButler (Uncredited)

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