The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935)

5.1/10 59 min Crime Horror Mystery

Overview

A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.

Cast

Erich von Stroheim

Dr. Andre Crespi

Dwight Frye

Dr. Thomas

Paul Guilfoyle

Dr. John Arnold

Jean Brooks

Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)

Dean Raymond

The Minister

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