Shock
1946 · Movie · 1h 10m · NR
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"He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !"
Overview
In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.
Ratings
IMDb
6.3/10
Key crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Eugene LingScreenplay
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Vincent PriceDr. Richard Cross
- Lynn BariNurse Elaine Jordan
- Frank LatimoreLt. Paul Stewart
- Anabel ShawMrs. Janet Stewart
- Stephen DunneDr. Stevens (as Michael Dunne)
- Reed HadleyDistrict Attorney O'Neill
- Renee CarsonMiss Hatfield - Head Nurse
- Charles TrowbridgeDr. Franklin Harvey
- Robert AdlerFrank - Male Nurse
- Harry CarterSanitarium Orderly
- Ruth CliffordMrs. Margaret Cross
- John DavidsonMr. Edwards
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Themes
infidelityamnesianursemurdermental institutionmad doctorpsychiatristthunderstormheld at gunpointtreacherywoman in jeopardydamsel in distress