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The Devil Commands
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The Devil Commands

1941-08-15 · 65 min · ★ 6.3

Horror · Science Fiction

A story about a scientist who is obsessed with communicating with the dead.

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Directors
Edward Dmytryk
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Julian Blair
Richard FiskeRichard FiskeDr. Richard Sayles
Amanda DuffAmanda DuffAnne Blair
Anne RevereAnne RevereMrs. Walters
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMrs. Marcy
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinSeth Marcy
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldSheriff Ed Willis
Shirley WardeShirley WardeHelen Blair
Cy SchindellCy SchindellKarl
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsElam
Lester AllenLester AllenDr. Van Den
Wheaton ChambersWheaton ChambersDr. Sanders
Eddie KaneEddie KaneProfessor Walt
Harrison GreeneMr. Booth
Erwin KalserErwin KalserProfessor Kent
John TyrrellJohn TyrrellPostmaster

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