The Climax
“The screen's classic of suspense!”
Synopsis
Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
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THE CLIMAX "Now watch the light" ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-06-23
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Boris Karloff
Dr. Friedrich Hohner
Susanna Foster
Angela Klatt
Turhan Bey
Franz Munzer
Gale Sondergaard
Luise
Thomas Gomez
Count Seebruck
June Vincent
Marcellina
George Dolenz
Amato Roselli
Ludwig Stössel
Carl Baumann
Jane Farrar
Jarmila Vadek
Ernö Verebes
Brunn
Lotte Stein
Mama Hinzl
Scotty Beckett
The King
William Edmunds
Leon, Theatre Concierge
Maxwell Hayes
Count Romburg
Dorothy Lawrence
Miss Metzger
Bella Lewitzky
Dancer (Uncredited)
Jack Richardson
Musical Conductor (Uncredited)
Polly Bailey
Cleaning Woman (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Waggner
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak, Lynn Starling
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Climax
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Waggner
Curt Siodmak, Lynn Starling, Edward Locke
Edward Ward
W. Howard Greene, Hal Mohr
Russell F. Schoengarth
George Waggner, Joseph Gershenson
Department Leadership Roster
George Waggner
Director
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
Lynn Starling
Screenplay
George Waggner
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Climax
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What is The Climax about?
Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
Who directed The Climax?
The Climax was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in The Climax?
The principal cast of The Climax includes Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Gale Sondergaard, Thomas Gomez.
When was The Climax released and how long is it?
The Climax was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Climax?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Climax was composed by Edward Ward.