The Crime Doctor
“He couldn't stand their happiness... So he planned the perfect crime!”
Synopsis
When he finds out that his wife is having an affair, a criminologist commits the perfect murder--and pins the crime on his wife's boyfriend so well that the man is convicted of the murder.
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Otto Kruger
Dan Gifford
Karen Morley
Andra
Nils Asther
Gary Patten
Judith Wood
Blanche Flynn
William Frawley
Fraser
Donald Crisp
Mr. Anthony, District Attorney
Frank Conroy
Martin Crowder
J. Farrell MacDonald
Kemp
Fred Kelsey
Bloodgood
G. Pat Collins
Walters
Samuel S. Hinds
Ballard
Wallis Clark
Judge Mallory (uncredited)
Willie Fung
Wah-Sing (uncredited)
Tom London
Detective at Airport Arrest (uncredited)
Pat O'Malley
Detective (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Detective (uncredited)
Ethel Wales
Miss Farnum, Gifford's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Murfin
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Crime Doctor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Jane Murfin, Israel Zangwill
Max Steiner
Lucien N. Andriot
William Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
Jane Murfin
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 Doctor
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What is The Crime Doctor about?
When he finds out that his wife is having an affair, a criminologist commits the perfect murder--and pins the crime on his wife's boyfriend so well that the man is convicted of the murder.
Who directed The Crime Doctor?
The Crime Doctor was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Crime Doctor?
The principal cast of The Crime Doctor includes Otto Kruger, Karen Morley, Nils Asther, Judith Wood, William Frawley.
When was The Crime Doctor released and how long is it?
The Crime Doctor was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crime Doctor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crime Doctor was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crime Doctor?
The Crime Doctor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).