Experiment Perilous
“Who's in danger from whom? Who's crazy? Who can fathom the obscure motivations?”
Synopsis
In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bailey hears that his train companion suddenly died. Shortly afterward, he meets the strange couple and gets suspicious of Nick's treatment of his wife.
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Experiment Peririous 1944 TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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George Brent
Dr. Huntington Bailey
Hedy Lamarr
Allida Bederaux
Paul Lukas
Nicholas 'Nick' Bederaux
Albert Dekker
'Clag' Claghorn
Carl Esmond
John Maitland
Olive Blakeney
Clarissa 'Cissie' Bederaux
George N. Neise
Alec Gregory
Margaret Wycherly
Maggie, the Maid
Stephanie Bachelor
Elaine
Mary Servoss
Miss Wilson
Julia Dean
Deria
William Post Jr.
District Attorney
John Ardell
(uncredited)
Richard Bartell
Hospital Intern (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
(uncredited)
John Benson
(uncredited)
Edward Biby
Art Exhibition Guest (uncredited)
Helen Blizzard
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Experiment Perilous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Warren Duff, Margaret Carpenter
Roy Webb
Tony Gaudio
Ralph Dawson
Robert Fellows, Warren Duff
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Warren Duff
Producer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Experiment Perilous
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What is Experiment Perilous about?
In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bailey hears that his train companion suddenly died. Shortly afterward, he meets the strange couple and gets suspicious of Nick's treatment of his wife.
Who directed Experiment Perilous?
Experiment Perilous was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Experiment Perilous?
The principal cast of Experiment Perilous includes George Brent, Hedy Lamarr, Paul Lukas, Albert Dekker, Carl Esmond.
When was Experiment Perilous released and how long is it?
Experiment Perilous was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Experiment Perilous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Experiment Perilous was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Experiment Perilous based on a book or true story?
Experiment Perilous is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Carpenter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Experiment Perilous?
Experiment Perilous holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).