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5.1 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19351h 3mUnited States of America

Life Returns

“The mystery of the man who conquered death!”

Synopsis

A doctor who has spent his career working on ways to revive the dead sees his chance to prove his theory by performing his procedures on a recently deceased dog.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 2, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James P. Hogan, Eugene Frenke
Screenplay & Story
L. Wolfe Gilbert, John F. Goodrich, Mary McCarthy, Arthur T. Horman
Original Title
Life Returns
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 3m
Production Studios
Universal Pictures, Scienart Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James P. Hogan, Eugene Frenke

Screenplay & Story

L. Wolfe Gilbert, John F. Goodrich, Mary McCarthy, Arthur T. Horman

Producers

Lou L. Ostrow

Department Leadership Roster

L. Wolfe Gilbert

Writer

Lou L. Ostrow

Producer

James P. Hogan

James P. Hogan

Director

Eugene Frenke

Director

John F. Goodrich

Writer

Mary McCarthy

Writer

Arthur T. Horman

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life Returns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Returns

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Life Returns about?

A doctor who has spent his career working on ways to revive the dead sees his chance to prove his theory by performing his procedures on a recently deceased dog.

Who directed Life Returns?

Life Returns was directed by James P. Hogan, Eugene Frenke.

Who stars in Life Returns?

The principal cast of Life Returns includes Onslow Stevens, George P. Breakston, Lois Wilson, Valerie Hobson, Stanley Fields.

When was Life Returns released and how long is it?

Life Returns was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.