Dr. Renault's Secret (1942)
His animal instinct cannot be tamed!
A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.
Director: Harry Lachman
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: October 19, 1942
Cast
- J. Carrol Naish - Noel
- Shepperd Strudwick - Dr. Larry Forbes
- Lynne Roberts - Madelon Renault
- George Zucco - Dr. Robert Renault
- Bert Roach - Inn Proprietor
- Eugene Borden - Coroner
- Jack Norton - Mr. Austin
- Arthur Shields - Inspector Duval (uncredited)
- Mike Mazurki - Rogell (uncredited)
- Charles La Torre - Marcel Perron (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Robert F. Metzler (Screenplay)
- William Bruckner (Screenplay)
Music: Emil Newman, David Raksin
Cinematography: Virgil Miller
Editing: Fred Allen
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths
Keywords
experiment, gorilla, investigation, plastic surgery, mad scientist, murder, series of murders, dog attack, human experiment, bastille day
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dr. Renault's Secret about?
- A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.
- Who directed Dr. Renault's Secret?
- Dr. Renault's Secret was directed by Harry Lachman.
- Who stars in Dr. Renault's Secret?
- Dr. Renault's Secret stars J. Carrol Naish, Shepperd Strudwick, Lynne Roberts, George Zucco, Bert Roach, Eugene Borden.
- How long is Dr. Renault's Secret?
- Dr. Renault's Secret has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Dr. Renault's Secret?
- Dr. Renault's Secret is a Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- Where was Dr. Renault's Secret produced?
- Dr. Renault's Secret was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dr. Renault's Secret?
- The themes of Dr. Renault's Secret include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths.