The Strange Case of Doctor Rx(1942)
FOLLOW HIM -- at Risk of Insanity! FIND HIM -- and You'll Never Return!
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx Synopsis
Private eye Jerry Church is hired by a criminal defense lawyer after five mobsters he has gotten acquitted are apparently strangled by a serial killer.
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) is a horror and mystery film directed by William Nigh, released on March 27, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne and Mantan Moreland. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Clarence Upson Young, Alex Gottlieb
- Cinematographer:
- Elwood Bredell
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patric Knowles
as Private Detective Jerry Church
Lionel Atwill
as Dr. Fish
Anne Gwynne
as Kit Logan Church
Mantan Moreland
as Horatio B.Fitz Washington
Samuel S. Hinds
as Dudley Crispin
Mona Barrie
as Eileen Crispin
Shemp Howard
as Det. Sgt. Sweeney
Paul Cavanagh
as John Crispin
Edmund MacDonald
as Det. Capt. Bill Hurd
John Gallaudet
as Ernie Paul
William Gould
as Dist. Atty. Mason
Leyland Hodgson
as Thomas, the butler
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Clarence Upson Young and Alex Gottlieb.
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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strange Case of Doctor Rx online?
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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) 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 Strange Case of Doctor Rx?
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The main cast of The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) includes Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Mantan Moreland and Samuel S. Hinds. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Case of Doctor Rx released?
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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx was released on March 27, 1942 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Strange Case of Doctor Rx worth watching?
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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.