The Walking Dead(1936)
HE DIED a man with a hunger to love... and returned a monster with an instinct to kill.
The Walking Dead Synopsis
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
The Walking Dead (1936) is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Michael Curtiz, released on February 29, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Boris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez, Edmund Gwenn and Marguerite Churchill. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 97 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers:
- Ewart Adamson, Peter Milne, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Producers:
- Louis F. Edelman
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Walking Dead (1936) Trailer
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The Walking Dead Videos & Clips
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Walking Dead 1936 TCM
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Ellman's Brought Back to Life
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The Walking Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as John Ellman
Ricardo Cortez
as Nolan
Edmund Gwenn
as Dr. Evan Beaumont
Marguerite Churchill
as Nancy
Warren Hull
as Jimmy
Barton MacLane
as Loder
Henry O'Neill
as District Attorney Werner
Joe King
as Judge Roger Shaw
Addison Richards
as Prison Warden
Paul Harvey
as Blackstone
Robert Strange
as Merritt
Joe Sawyer
as 'Trigger' Smith
Key crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz, written by Ewart Adamson, Peter Milne and Robert Hardy Andrews, produced by Louis F. Edelman.
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The Walking Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 97 ratings.
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The Walking Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Walking Dead online?
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Who stars in The Walking Dead?
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The main cast of The Walking Dead (1936) includes Boris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez, Edmund Gwenn, Marguerite Churchill and Warren Hull. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Walking Dead released?
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The Walking Dead was released on February 29, 1936 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Walking Dead worth watching?
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The Walking Dead (1936) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 97 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Walking Dead?
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