The Crime of Doctor Crespi
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Synopsis
A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.
Top Cast
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Erich von Stroheim
Dr. Andre Crespi
Dwight Frye
Dr. Thomas
Paul Guilfoyle
Dr. John Arnold
Geraldine Kay
Nurse Rexford
Harriet Russell
Estelle Gorham Ross
Jean Brooks
Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
John Bohn
Dr. Stephen Ross
Patsy Berlin
Jeanne Ross, child
Dean Raymond
The Minister
Joe Verdi
Mr. D'Angelo
Laura Bullivant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Goldberg, John H. Auer, Edward Olmstead
- Original Title
- The Crime of Doctor Crespi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Liberty Pictures, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Lou Goldberg, John H. Auer, Edward Olmstead, Edgar Allan Poe
Larry Williams
Leonard Wheeler
John H. Auer
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Auer
Director
Larry Williams
Director of Photography
Leonard Wheeler
Editor
John H. Auer
Producer
Lou Goldberg
Screenplay
John H. Auer
Screenplay
Edward Olmstead
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crime of Doctor Crespi
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What is The Crime of Doctor Crespi about?
A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.
Who directed The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
The Crime of Doctor Crespi was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
The principal cast of The Crime of Doctor Crespi includes Erich von Stroheim, Dwight Frye, Paul Guilfoyle, Geraldine Kay, Harriet Russell.
When was The Crime of Doctor Crespi released and how long is it?
The Crime of Doctor Crespi was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
The Crime of Doctor Crespi holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).