The Crime of Doctor Crespi
It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!
NR 1935 · 59 min · ★ 5.1 · Crime, Horror, Mystery
A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.
Directed by John H. Auer · Written by Lou Goldberg
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Erich von Stroheim Dr. Andre Crespi -
Dwight Frye Dr. Thomas -
Paul Guilfoyle Dr. John Arnold - G Geraldine Kay Nurse Rexford
- H Harriet Russell Estelle Gorham Ross
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Jean Brooks Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly) - J John Bohn Dr. Stephen Ross
- P Patsy Berlin Jeanne Ross, child
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Dean Raymond The Minister - J Joe Verdi Mr. D'Angelo
- L Laura Bullivant
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