Experiment Alcatraz
“Radioactive-drug test an alibi for murder!”
Synopsis
A doctor testing drugs on convicts gets mixed up in a murder investigation.
Top Cast
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John Howard
Dr. Ross Williams
Joan Dixon
Lt. Joan McKenna
Walter Kingsford
Dr. J.P. Finley
Lynne Carter
Ethel Ganz
Robert Shayne
Barry Morgan
Kim Spalding
Duke Shaw
Sam Scar
Eddie Ganz
Kenneth MacDonald
Col. Harris
Dick Cogan
Dan Staley
Frank Cady
Max Henry
Byron Foulger
Jim Carlton, Realtor
Ralph Peters
Bartender
Lewis Martin
Asst. District Attorney Walton (as Louis Martin)
Harry Lauter
Richard 'Dick' McKenna
Raymond Largay
Warden Keaton
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- Experiment Alcatraz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Crystal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton, George F. Slavin, George W. George
Irving Gertz
Jackson Rose
Philip Cahn
Edward L. Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Edward L. Cahn
Producer
Philip Cahn
Editor
Irving Gertz
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Experiment Alcatraz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Experiment Alcatraz about?
A doctor testing drugs on convicts gets mixed up in a murder investigation.
Who directed Experiment Alcatraz?
Experiment Alcatraz was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Experiment Alcatraz?
The principal cast of Experiment Alcatraz includes John Howard, Joan Dixon, Walter Kingsford, Lynne Carter, Robert Shayne.
When was Experiment Alcatraz released and how long is it?
Experiment Alcatraz was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Experiment Alcatraz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Experiment Alcatraz was composed by Irving Gertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Experiment Alcatraz?
Experiment Alcatraz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).