The Crime Doctor (1934)
He couldn't stand their happiness... So he planned the perfect crime!
When he finds out that his wife is having an affair, a criminologist commits the perfect murder--and pins the crime on his wife's boyfriend so well that the man is convicted of the murder.
Director: John S. Robertson
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: March 14, 1934
Cast
- Otto Kruger - Dan Gifford
- Karen Morley - Andra
- Nils Asther - Gary Patten
- Judith Wood - Blanche Flynn
- William Frawley - Fraser
- Donald Crisp - Mr. Anthony, District Attorney
- Frank Conroy - Martin Crowder
- J. Farrell MacDonald - Kemp
- Fred Kelsey - Bloodgood
- G. Pat Collins - Walters
Screenplay
- Jane Murfin (Screenplay)
- Israel Zangwill (Story)
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot
Editing: William Hamilton
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Burning Envy and Destructive Power
Keywords
infidelity, jealousy, wife, insanity, smoking, deception, tension, false accusations, anger, pre-code, retribution, framed for murder, damsel in distress
More Films by Director: John S. Robertson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crime Doctor about?
- When he finds out that his wife is having an affair, a criminologist commits the perfect murder--and pins the crime on his wife's boyfriend so well that the man is convicted of the murder.
- Who directed The Crime Doctor?
- The Crime Doctor was directed by John S. Robertson.
- Who stars in The Crime Doctor?
- The Crime Doctor stars Otto Kruger, Karen Morley, Nils Asther, Judith Wood, William Frawley, Donald Crisp.
- How long is The Crime Doctor?
- The Crime Doctor has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Crime Doctor?
- The Crime Doctor is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Crime Doctor produced?
- The Crime Doctor was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Crime Doctor?
- The themes of The Crime Doctor include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Burning Envy and Destructive Power.