Maniac
“He menaced women with weird desires!”
Synopsis
An ex-vaudeville actor is working as the assistant to a doctor who has Frankenstein aspirations. The ex-vaudeville actor kills the doctor and decides to assume the identity of the dead physician.
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Maniac (1934) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dwain Esper
- Screenplay & Story
- Hildegarde Stadie
- Original Title
- Maniac
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Road Show Attractions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dwain Esper
Hildegarde Stadie
William C. Thompson
William Austin
Dwain Esper, Louis Sonney, Hildegarde Stadie
Department Leadership Roster
Dwain Esper
Director
Hildegarde Stadie
Writer
William C. Thompson
Director of Photography
Dwain Esper
Producer
Louis Sonney
Producer
Hildegarde Stadie
Producer
William Austin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maniac
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What is Maniac about?
An ex-vaudeville actor is working as the assistant to a doctor who has Frankenstein aspirations. The ex-vaudeville actor kills the doctor and decides to assume the identity of the dead physician.
Who directed Maniac?
Maniac was directed by Dwain Esper.
Who stars in Maniac?
The principal cast of Maniac includes Bill Woods, Horace B. Carpenter, Ted Edwards, Phyllis Diller, Theo Ramsey.
When was Maniac released and how long is it?
Maniac was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maniac?
Maniac holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).