The Crime of Doctor Crespi(1935)
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi Synopsis
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.
The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) is a crime, horror and mystery film directed by John H. Auer, released on September 23, 1935 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Erich von Stroheim, Dwight Frye, Paul Guilfoyle and Geraldine Kay. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- John H. Auer
- Writers:
- Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Olmstead, John H. Auer
- Producers:
- John H. Auer
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Williams
- Production:
- Liberty Pictures, Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Crime of Doctor Crespi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Erich von Stroheim
as Dr. Andre Crespi
Dwight Frye
as Dr. Thomas
Paul Guilfoyle
as Dr. John Arnold
- Geraldine Kay
Geraldine Kay
as Nurse Rexford
- Harriet Russell
Harriet Russell
as Estelle Gorham Ross
Jean Brooks
as Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
- John Bohn
John Bohn
as Dr. Stephen Ross
- Patsy Berlin
Patsy Berlin
as Jeanne Ross, child
Dean Raymond
as The Minister
- Joe Verdi
Joe Verdi
as Mr. D'Angelo
- Laura Bullivant
Laura Bullivant
Key crew
Directed by John H. Auer, written by Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Olmstead and John H. Auer, produced by John H. Auer.
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crime of Doctor Crespi online?
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
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The main cast of The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) includes Erich von Stroheim, Dwight Frye, Paul Guilfoyle, Geraldine Kay and Harriet Russell. The film was directed by John H. Auer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crime of Doctor Crespi released?
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi was released on September 23, 1935 and runs for 59m.
Is The Crime of Doctor Crespi worth watching?
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.