The Mad Doctor
“DEATH LURKED IN HIS HYPNOTIC EYES!”
Synopsis
A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mad Doctor (1940) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-13
Top Cast
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Basil Rathbone
Dr. George Sebastian / Dr. Langamann
Ellen Drew
Linda Booth
John Howard
Gil Sawyer
Barbara Jo Allen
Louise Watkins (as Barbara Allen [Vera Vague])
Ralph Morgan
Dr. Charles Downer
Martin Kosleck
Maurice Gretz
Kitty Kelly
Winnie
Hugh O'Connell
Lawrence Watkins
Henry Victor
Furber (Uncredited)
Wanda McKay
Girl at Charity Bazaar (Uncredited)
James Seay
Intern (Uncredited)
William Benedict
Mickey Barnes (Uncredited)
George Chandler
Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
Edward Earle
Librarian (Uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Police Officer at Train Station (Uncredited)
Harry Hayden
Ticket Clerk (Uncredited)
Douglas Kennedy
Hotel Clerk (Uncredited)
John Laing
Intern (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Mad Doctor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan
Howard J. Green
Victor Young
Ted Tetzlaff
Archie Marshek
George M. Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Head
Costume Design
Tim Whelan
Director
Archie Marshek
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
George M. Arthur
Producer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Howard J. Green
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Doctor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mad Doctor about?
A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.
Who directed The Mad Doctor?
The Mad Doctor was directed by Tim Whelan.
Who stars in The Mad Doctor?
The principal cast of The Mad Doctor includes Basil Rathbone, Ellen Drew, John Howard, Barbara Jo Allen, Ralph Morgan.
When was The Mad Doctor released and how long is it?
The Mad Doctor was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mad Doctor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mad Doctor was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mad Doctor?
The Mad Doctor holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).