The Mad Doctor of Market Street
“Genius -- or Fiend?”
Synopsis
A fugitive doctor tries to raise the dead for South Sea Islanders.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joe Dante on THE MAD DOCTOR OF MARKET STREET
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-08
Top Cast
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Lionel Atwill
Dr. Ralph Benson, posing as Graham
Una Merkel
Aunt Margaret Wentworth
Nat Pendleton
Red Hogan
Claire Dodd
Patricia Wentworth
Anne Nagel
Mrs. William Saunders
Hardie Albright
William Saunders
Richard Davies
Jim
John Eldredge
Dwight, Ship's Officer
Mala
Barab
Noble Johnson
Native Chief Elan
Rosina Galli
Tanaa, Chief's Wife
Al Kikume
Kalo
Milton Kibbee
Hadley
Byron Shores
Crandall, murdered detective
Tani Marsh
Tahitian Dancer
Billy Bunkley
Tahitian Dancer
Bess Flowers
Ship Passenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Martin
- Original Title
- The Mad Doctor of Market Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Al Martin
Jerome Ash
Ralph Dixon
Department Leadership Roster
Vera West
Costume Design
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Al Martin
Screenplay
Ralph Dixon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Doctor of Market Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mad Doctor of Market Street about?
A fugitive doctor tries to raise the dead for South Sea Islanders.
Who directed The Mad Doctor of Market Street?
The Mad Doctor of Market Street was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in The Mad Doctor of Market Street?
The principal cast of The Mad Doctor of Market Street includes Lionel Atwill, Una Merkel, Nat Pendleton, Claire Dodd, Anne Nagel.
When was The Mad Doctor of Market Street released and how long is it?
The Mad Doctor of Market Street was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.