The Invisible Ray
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Synopsis
Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.
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Original 1948 Re-issue TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-15
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Dr. Janos Rukh
Bela Lugosi
Dr. Felix Benet
Frank Lawton
Ronald Drake
Frances Drake
Diana Rukh
Violet Kemble Cooper
Mother Rukh
Beulah Bondi
Lady Arabella Stevens
Walter Kingsford
Sir Francis Stevens
Paul Weigel
Monsieur Noyer
Frank Reicher
Professor Meiklejohn
Georges Renavent
Chief of the Surete
May Beatty
Mme. LeGrand (uncredited)
Paul McAllister
Papa LaCosta (uncredited)
Nydia Westman
Briggs (uncredited)
Ynez Seabury
Celeste (uncredited)
Robert Graves
Gendarme (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- John Colton
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Invisible Ray
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
John Colton, Howard Higgin, Douglas Hodges
Franz Waxman
George Robinson
Bernard W. Burton
Edmund Grainger, Fred S. Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
John Colton
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Edmund Grainger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Invisible Ray
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What is The Invisible Ray about?
Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.
Who directed The Invisible Ray?
The Invisible Ray was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The Invisible Ray?
The principal cast of The Invisible Ray includes Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Frank Lawton, Frances Drake, Violet Kemble Cooper.
When was The Invisible Ray released and how long is it?
The Invisible Ray was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Invisible Ray?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invisible Ray was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Invisible Ray?
The Invisible Ray holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).