The Return of Doctor X(1939)
HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD...TO HAUNT THE LIVING!!!
The Return of Doctor X Synopsis
When news reporter Walter Garrett arrives at the hotel room of bombshell actress Angela Merrova to conduct an interview, he finds her dead from multiple stab wounds. He returns with the police to find the hotel empty and the body vanished. Garrett writes about the incident but is fired when Merrova, alive and well, goes to the paper to complain. Now his only chance to get his job back is to find the truth, which involves the grisly scheme of a madman.
The Return of Doctor X (1939) is a science fiction, horror and mystery film directed by Vincent Sherman, released on November 23, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris and Dennis Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers:
- Lee Katz
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Return of Doctor X Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Dr. Maurice Xavier
Rosemary Lane
as Joan Vance
Wayne Morris
as Walter Wichita Garrett
Dennis Morgan
as Dr. Rhodes
John Litel
as Dr. Flegg
Lya Lys
as Angela
Huntz Hall
as Pinky
Charles Cahill Wilson
as Det. Kincaid
Vera Lewis
as Miss Sweetman
Howard Hickman
as Chairman
Olin Howland
as Undertaker
- Cliff Saum
Cliff Saum
as Detective Sergeant Moran
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Sherman, written by Lee Katz, produced by Bryan Foy.
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The Return of Doctor X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Return of Doctor X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return of Doctor X online?
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The Return of Doctor X (1939) 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 Return of Doctor X?
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The main cast of The Return of Doctor X (1939) includes Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Dennis Morgan and John Litel. The film was directed by Vincent Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return of Doctor X released?
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The Return of Doctor X was released on November 23, 1939 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is The Return of Doctor X worth watching?
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The Return of Doctor X (1939) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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