The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

Movie·1938·1h 27m

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

... a thunderbolt of thrills and intrigue!

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.

Written By

John Wexley, John Huston

Producer

Anatole Litvak, Robert Lord

Cinematography

Tony Gaudio

Music

Max Steiner

Editor

Warren Low

Themes

researchrobberysocietyjewelrygangsterparanoiapsychologydark comedysociopathdoctorcriminalcriminal mind

Production House

First National Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures

Audience Score

72%

57 votes

Skip9%
Timepass21%
Go for it39%
Perfection31%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Jo Keller

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

'Rocks' Valentine

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

Okay

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Police Inspector Lewis Lane

Gale Page

Gale Page

Nurse Randolph

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

Judge

John Litel

John Litel

Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Grant

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Tug

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Mary Field

Millie - Mrs. Updyke's Maid (uncredited)

Maxie Rosenbloom

Maxie Rosenbloom

Butch

Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

Popus

Bert Hanlon

Bert Hanlon

Pat

Curt Bois

Curt Bois

Rabbit

Billy Wayne

Billy Wayne

Candy

Robert Homans

Robert Homans

Lt. Johnson

// crew

Crew

Anatole Litvak

Anatole Litvak

Director, Producer

John Wexley

Screenplay

John Huston

John Huston

Screenplay

Robert Lord

Producer

Gilbert Miller

Producer

Max Steiner

Max Steiner

Original Music Composer

Tony Gaudio

Tony Gaudio

Director of Photography

Warren Low

Editor

Hal B. Wallis

Hal B. Wallis

Executive Producer

Jack L. Warner

Jack L. Warner

Executive Producer

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