Dr. Renault's Secret
“His animal instinct cannot be tamed!”
Synopsis
A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.
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John Landis on DR. RENAULT'S SECRET
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-11
Top Cast
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J. Carrol Naish
Noel
Shepperd Strudwick
Dr. Larry Forbes
Lynne Roberts
Madelon Renault
George Zucco
Dr. Robert Renault
Bert Roach
Inn Proprietor
Eugene Borden
Coroner
Jack Norton
Mr. Austin
Arthur Shields
Inspector Duval (uncredited)
Mike Mazurki
Rogell (uncredited)
Charles La Torre
Marcel Perron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert F. Metzler, William Bruckner
- Original Score
- David Raksin, Emil Newman
- Original Title
- Dr. Renault's Secret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lachman
Robert F. Metzler, William Bruckner
David Raksin, Emil Newman
Virgil Miller
Fred Allen
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Metzler
Screenplay
Harry Lachman
Director
William Bruckner
Screenplay
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Emil Newman
Original Music Composer
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 Dr. Renault's Secret
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What is Dr. Renault's Secret about?
A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.
Who directed Dr. Renault's Secret?
Dr. Renault's Secret was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in Dr. Renault's Secret?
The principal cast of Dr. Renault's Secret includes J. Carrol Naish, Shepperd Strudwick, Lynne Roberts, George Zucco, Bert Roach.
When was Dr. Renault's Secret released and how long is it?
Dr. Renault's Secret was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Renault's Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Renault's Secret was composed by David Raksin, Emil Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Renault's Secret?
Dr. Renault's Secret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).