

Doctor X
1932-08-03 · 76 min · ★ 6.0
A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer.
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- Directors
- Michael Curtiz
- Production companies
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lionel AtwillDr. Jerry Xavier
Fay WrayJoanne Xavier
Lee TracyLee Taylor
Preston FosterDr. Wells
John WrayDr. Haines
Harry BeresfordDr. Duke
Arthur Edmund CareweDr. Rowitz
Leila BennettMamie
Robert WarwickCommissioner Stevens
Willard RobertsonDetective O'Halloran
Thomas E. JacksonDaily World Editor
Harry HolmanMike, Waterfront Policeman
Mae BuschCathouse Madame
Tom DuganSheriff
Selmer JacksonWillard Keefe, Daily World Night Editor (Uncredited)
Louise BeaversLouise (Uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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