The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
57 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph H. LewisDirector
- Helen MartinScreenplay
- Al MartinScreenplay
Cast
- Bela LugosiDr. Charles Kessler
- Polly Ann YoungVirginia Kessler
- John McGuireRalph Dickson / Paul Dickson
- Clarence MuseEvans the Butler
- George PembrokeLt. Williams
- Betty CompsonMrs. Kessler
- Ernie AdamsJules Mason, caretaker
- Ottola NesmithMrs. Mason
- Terry WalkerCecile Mannix, maid
- Fred KelseyDetective Ryan
- Jack MulhallJim, a detective
- Fred AldrichGuard at Ralph's Execution (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
false accusationsmaniac