Calling Dr. Death(1943)
THE SCREEN'S FIRST INNER SANCTUM MYSTERY!
Calling Dr. Death Synopsis
Losing his memories of the last few days, neurologist Dr. Steele is told that his wife has been brutally murdered. Steele, aware of his conniving wife's infidelity, believes he may have been the killer and enlists the aid of his pretty nurse Stella to hypnotize him into recovering his lost memories.
Calling Dr. Death (1943) is a mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Reginald Le Borg, released on December 17, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison, J. Carrol Naish and David Bruce. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Reginald Le Borg
- Writers:
- Edward Dein
- Cinematographer:
- Virgil Miller
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Calling Dr. Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Dr. Mark Steel
Patricia Morison
as Stella Madden
J. Carrol Naish
as Inspector Gregg
David Bruce
as Robert 'Bob' Duval
Ramsay Ames
as Maria Steele
Fay Helm
as Mrs. Duval
Holmes Herbert
as Bryant, the Butler
Alec Craig
as Bill, the Watchman
- Frederick Giermann
Frederick Giermann
as Marion's Father (as Fred Gierman)
Lisa Golm
as Marion's Mother
Charles Wagenheim
as Coroner
- Mary Hale
Mary Hale
as Marion
Key crew
Directed by Reginald Le Borg, written by Edward Dein.
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Calling Dr. Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 38 ratings.
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Calling Dr. Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Calling Dr. Death online?
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Calling Dr. Death (1943) 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 Calling Dr. Death?
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The main cast of Calling Dr. Death (1943) includes Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison, J. Carrol Naish, David Bruce and Ramsay Ames. The film was directed by Reginald Le Borg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Calling Dr. Death released?
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Calling Dr. Death was released on December 17, 1943 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Calling Dr. Death worth watching?
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Calling Dr. Death (1943) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.