The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
62 audience votes
Key crew
- John ColtonScreenplay
- Lambert HillyerDirector
- Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Boris KarloffDr. Janos Rukh
- Bela LugosiDr. Felix Benet
- Frank LawtonRonald Drake
- Frances DrakeDiana Rukh
- Violet Kemble CooperMother Rukh
- Beulah BondiLady Arabella Stevens
- Walter KingsfordSir Francis Stevens
- Paul WeigelMonsieur Noyer
- Frank ReicherProfessor Meiklejohn
- Georges RenaventChief of the Surete
- May BeattyMme. LeGrand (uncredited)
- Paul McAllisterPapa LaCosta (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
telescopeparis, francelove triangleafricainsanitymeteorradiumrevengelaboratoryscientistfake deathdead dog