Dr. Renault's Secret(1942)
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Dr. Renault's Secret Synopsis
A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.
Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) is a horror, mystery, romance, science fiction and thriller film directed by Harry Lachman, released on October 19, 1942 with a runtime of 58m. It stars J. Carrol Naish, Shepperd Strudwick, Lynne Roberts and George Zucco. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Lachman
- Writers:
- Robert F. Metzler, William Bruckner
- Cinematographer:
- Virgil Miller
- Composer:
- Emil Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) Trailer
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Dr. Renault's Secret Cast & Crew
Main cast
J. Carrol Naish
as Noel
Shepperd Strudwick
as Dr. Larry Forbes
Lynne Roberts
as Madelon Renault
George Zucco
as Dr. Robert Renault
Bert Roach
as Inn Proprietor
Eugene Borden
as Coroner
Jack Norton
as Mr. Austin
Arthur Shields
as Inspector Duval (uncredited)
Mike Mazurki
as Rogell (uncredited)
Charles La Torre
as Marcel Perron (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Harry Lachman, written by Robert F. Metzler and William Bruckner.
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Dr. Renault's Secret Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 18 ratings.
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Who stars in Dr. Renault's Secret?
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The main cast of Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) includes J. Carrol Naish, Shepperd Strudwick, Lynne Roberts, George Zucco and Bert Roach. The film was directed by Harry Lachman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dr. Renault's Secret released?
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Dr. Renault's Secret was released on October 19, 1942 and runs for 58m.
Is Dr. Renault's Secret worth watching?
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Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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