The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) - film review

Horror / Mystery

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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx is an American horror film first released in 1942, directed by William Nigh. The film stars Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Samuel S. Hinds and Mona Barrie. Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.

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Director: William Nigh
Script: Clarence Upson Young
Photo: Elwood Bredell
Music: Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Cast: Patric Knowles (Private Detective Jerry Church), Lionel Atwill (Dr. Fish), Anne Gwynne (Kit Logan Church), Samuel S. Hinds (Dudley Crispin), Mona Barrie (Eileen Crispin), Shemp Howard (Det. Sgt. Sweeney), Paul Cavanagh (John Crispin), Edmund MacDonald (Det. Capt. Bill Hurd), Mantan Moreland (Horatio B.Fitz Washington), John Gallaudet (Ernie Paul), William Gould (Dist. Atty. Mason), Leyland Hodgson (Thomas, the butler), Frank Austin (Jury Foreman), Gary Breckner (Announcer), Paul Bryar (Court Bailiff), Eddy Chandler (Cop Outside Church’s Apartment), Ray Corrigan (Nbongo, the Gorilla), Boyd Davis (Police Commissioner), Drew Demorest (Club Waiter), Matty Fain (Anthony ’Tony’ Zarini), Mary Gordon (Mrs. Scott), Harry Harvey (Night Club Manager), Selmer Jackson (Judge), Jack Kennedy (Policeman), Joe Recht (First Newsboy), Jack C. Smith (Policeman), Leonard Sues (Second Newsboy), Jan Wiley (Lily – Ernie Paul’s Moll), Victor Zimmerman (Kirk – First Kidnapper)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 66 min; B&W

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