The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
“... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!”
Synopsis
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-29
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse
Claire Trevor
Jo Keller
Humphrey Bogart
'Rocks' Valentine
Allen Jenkins
Okay
Donald Crisp
Police Inspector Lewis Lane
Gale Page
Nurse Randolph
Henry O'Neill
Judge
John Litel
Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney
Thurston Hall
Grant
Ward Bond
Tug
Ronald Reagan
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Field
Millie - Mrs. Updyke's Maid (uncredited)
Maxie Rosenbloom
Butch
Vladimir Sokoloff
Popus
Bert Hanlon
Pat
Curt Bois
Rabbit
Billy Wayne
Candy
Robert Homans
Lt. Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huston, John Wexley
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
John Huston, John Wexley, Barré Lyndon
Max Steiner
Tony Gaudio
Warren Low
Robert Lord, Anatole Litvak, Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis, Gilbert Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
John Huston
Screenplay
Robert Lord
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Anatole Litvak
Director
Anatole Litvak
Producer
Warren Low
Editor
John Wexley
Screenplay
Gilbert Miller
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
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What is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse about?
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
Who directed The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
The principal cast of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse includes Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins, Donald Crisp.
When was The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse released and how long is it?
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was composed by Max Steiner.