The Body Snatcher (1945)

7.0/10 78 min Horror Thriller

Overview

Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.

Cast

Boris Karloff

John Gray

Bela Lugosi

Joseph

Henry Daniell

Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane

Edith Atwater

Meg Camden

Russell Wade

Donald Fettes

Rita Corday

Mrs. Marsh

Sharyn Moffett

Georgina Marsh

Donna Lee

Street Singer

Ted Billings

Townsman (uncredited)

Bobby Burns

Mourner (uncredited)

Robert Clarke

Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)

Mary Gordon

Mary McBride (uncredited)

Carl Kent

Gilchrist - Medical Student (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

Dan (uncredited)

Ethan Laidlaw

Pub Patron (uncredited)

Kermit Maynard

Townsman (uncredited)

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