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The Crime of Doctor Crespi

5.1 (14 votes)• 1935• 59m•Released

Crime Horror Mystery

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A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.

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Languages: English

Director: John H. Auer

Starring Cast: Erich von Stroheim, Dwight Frye, Paul Guilfoyle, Geraldine Kay, Harriet Russell, Jean Brooks

Cast

Erich von Stroheim

Dr. Andre Crespi

Dwight Frye

Dr. Thomas

Paul Guilfoyle

Dr. John Arnold

Geraldine Kay

Nurse Rexford

Harriet Russell

Estelle Gorham Ross

Jean Brooks

Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)

John Bohn

Dr. Stephen Ross

Patsy Berlin

Jeanne Ross, child

Dean Raymond

The Minister

Joe Verdi

Mr. D'Angelo

Laura Bullivant

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