The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!
1938 · 87 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
Directed by Anatole Litvak · Written by John Wexley
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Edward G. Robinson Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse -
Claire Trevor Jo Keller -
Humphrey Bogart 'Rocks' Valentine -
Allen Jenkins Okay -
Donald Crisp Police Inspector Lewis Lane -
Gale Page Nurse Randolph -
Henry O'Neill Judge -
John Litel Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney -
Thurston Hall Grant -
Ward Bond Tug -
Ronald Reagan Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) - M Mary Field Millie - Mrs. Updyke's Maid (uncredited)
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