The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse(1938)
... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Synopsis
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.
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) is a crime and drama film directed by Anatole Litvak, released on July 20, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart and Allen Jenkins. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Anatole Litvak
- Writers:
- John Wexley, Barré Lyndon, John Huston
- Producers:
- Anatole Litvak, Robert Lord, Gilbert Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) Trailer
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse
Claire Trevor
as Jo Keller
Humphrey Bogart
as 'Rocks' Valentine
Allen Jenkins
as Okay
Donald Crisp
as Police Inspector Lewis Lane
Gale Page
as Nurse Randolph
Henry O'Neill
as Judge
John Litel
as Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney
Thurston Hall
as Grant
Ward Bond
as Tug
Ronald Reagan
as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Mary Field
Mary Field
as Millie - Mrs. Updyke's Maid (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Anatole Litvak, written by John Wexley, Barré Lyndon and John Huston, produced by Anatole Litvak, Robert Lord and Gilbert Miller.
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse online?
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
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The main cast of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) includes Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins and Donald Crisp. The film was directed by Anatole Litvak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse released?
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was released on July 20, 1938 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse worth watching?
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
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Yes. The official The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.