Calling Dr. Death
“THE SCREEN'S FIRST INNER SANCTUM MYSTERY!”
Synopsis
Losing his memories of the last few days, neurologist Dr. Steele is told that his wife has been brutally murdered. Steele, aware of his conniving wife's infidelity, believes he may have been the killer and enlists the aid of his pretty nurse Stella to hypnotize him into recovering his lost memories.
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Top Cast
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Lon Chaney Jr.
Dr. Mark Steel
Patricia Morison
Stella Madden
J. Carrol Naish
Inspector Gregg
David Bruce
Robert 'Bob' Duval
Ramsay Ames
Maria Steele
Fay Helm
Mrs. Duval
Holmes Herbert
Bryant, the Butler
Alec Craig
Bill, the Watchman
Frederick Giermann
Marion's Father (as Fred Gierman)
Lisa Golm
Marion's Mother
Charles Wagenheim
Coroner
Mary Hale
Marion
George Eldredge
District Attorney
John Elliott
Priest
Earle Hodgins
Charles R. Moore
Norman Rainey
Kernan Cripps
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dein
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Calling Dr. Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Edward Dein
Paul Sawtell
Virgil Miller
Norman A. Cerf
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Edward Dein
Screenplay
Norman A. Cerf
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calling Dr. Death
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What is Calling Dr. Death about?
Losing his memories of the last few days, neurologist Dr. Steele is told that his wife has been brutally murdered. Steele, aware of his conniving wife's infidelity, believes he may have been the killer and enlists the aid of his pretty nurse Stella to hypnotize him into recovering his lost memories.
Who directed Calling Dr. Death?
Calling Dr. Death was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Calling Dr. Death?
The principal cast of Calling Dr. Death includes Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison, J. Carrol Naish, David Bruce, Ramsay Ames.
When was Calling Dr. Death released and how long is it?
Calling Dr. Death was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Calling Dr. Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calling Dr. Death was composed by Paul Sawtell.