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Doctor X

1932-08-03 · 76 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Thriller · Mystery

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 AtwillLionel AtwillDr. Jerry Xavier
Fay WrayFay WrayJoanne Xavier
Lee TracyLee TracyLee Taylor
Preston FosterPreston FosterDr. Wells
John WrayJohn WrayDr. Haines
Harry BeresfordHarry BeresfordDr. Duke
Arthur Edmund CareweArthur Edmund CareweDr. Rowitz
Leila BennettLeila BennettMamie
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickCommissioner Stevens
George RosenerOtto, Dr. Xavier's Butler
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonDetective O'Halloran
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonDaily World Editor
Harry HolmanHarry HolmanMike, Waterfront Policeman
Mae BuschMae BuschCathouse Madame
Tom DuganTom DuganSheriff
Raoul FreemanMorgue Detective (Uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonWillard Keefe, Daily World Night Editor (Uncredited)
Charles McMurphyDetective at Headquarters (Uncredited)
Ky RobinsonMorgue Detective (Uncredited)
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversLouise (Uncredited)

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