Doctor Crippen
Dr. Crippen an Bord
Synopsis
The popular trapeze artist Cora is married to the respected doctor Frank Crippen. After a party at the Crippens' house, Cora suddenly disappears. Apparently, she traveled to Brazil alone overnight. However, a friend of the couple is skeptical and calls the police. While excavating the garden, Inspector Düwell makes a gruesome discovery: body parts. Meanwhile, the prime suspect, Dr. Crippen, has already gone into hiding...
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Rudolf Fernau
Dr. Frank Crippen
René Deltgen
Chief Inspector Düwell
Anja Elkoff
Cora Crippen
Gertrud Meyen
Lucie Talbot
Rolf Weih
Arnoldi
Max Gülstorff
"Montrose"-Captain Kendall
Paul Dahlke
Crippen's Attorney
O.E. Hasse
Prof. Morrison
Ernst Waldow
Dr. Hidden
Wilhelm Bendow
Pharmacist Harras
Heinz Schorlemmer
Petersson
Walter Lieck
Michels
Robert Bürkner
Nicolin
Günther Hadank
State Attorney
Knut Hartwig
1st Officer
Adolf Fischer
Menton
Olga Engl
Julie
Hella Thornegg
Bertha
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich Engels
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ebert, Erich Engels, Kurt E. Walter, Georg C. Klaren
- Original Score
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Original Title
- Dr. Crippen an Bord
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich Engels
Walter Ebert, Erich Engels, Kurt E. Walter, Georg C. Klaren
Bernhard Eichhorn
Ernst W. Fiedler
Erich Palme
Alf Teichs
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Engels
Director
Ernst W. Fiedler
Director of Photography
Erich Engels
Writer
Kurt E. Walter
Writer
Erich Palme
Editor
Alf Teichs
Producer
Bernhard Eichhorn
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Crippen
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What is Doctor Crippen about?
The popular trapeze artist Cora is married to the respected doctor Frank Crippen. After a party at the Crippens' house, Cora suddenly disappears. Apparently, she traveled to Brazil alone overnight. However, a friend of the couple is skeptical and calls the police. While excavating the garden, Inspector Düwell makes a gruesome discovery: body parts. Meanwhile, the prime suspect, Dr. Crippen, has already gone into hiding...
Who directed Doctor Crippen?
Doctor Crippen was directed by Erich Engels.
Who stars in Doctor Crippen?
The principal cast of Doctor Crippen includes Rudolf Fernau, René Deltgen, Anja Elkoff, Gertrud Meyen, Rolf Weih.
When was Doctor Crippen released and how long is it?
Doctor Crippen was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Crippen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Crippen was composed by Bernhard Eichhorn.