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The Invisible Ray (1936)Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance... See full summary » Director:Lambert Hillyer |
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| Boris Karloff | ... |
Dr. Janos Rukh
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Frances Drake | ... |
Diane Rukh
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Frank Lawton | ... |
Ronald Drake
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Violet Kemble Cooper | ... |
Mother Rukh
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Walter Kingsford | ... |
Sir Francis Stevens
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Beulah Bondi | ... |
Lady Arabella Stevens
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| Frank Reicher | ... |
Professor Meiklejohn
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Paul Weigel | ... |
Monsieur Noyer
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Georges Renavent | ... |
Chief of the Surete
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Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance. He exposes himself to the highly toxic radiation of the meteorite, and while an antidote devised by Dr. Benet saves him from death by radiation poisoning, his naked touch causes instant death to others. Back in London, the benefits of the meteorite's controlled radiation offer Dr. Benet an opportunity to restore eyesight to the blind. The antidote's toxicity excites Prof. Rukh into paranoid rages as he seeks revenge against the members of his expedition, who he accuses of stealing his discovery for their own glory. Written by Sister Grimm <srgrimm@teleport.com>
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Le rayon invisible See more »Filming Locations:
Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USACompany Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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listed as "Professor Mendelssohn" in the closing credits. See more »
(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Played on an organ for the wedding See more »
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Trivia
The scene of Boris Karloff being lowered into the pit containing the Radium X meteor was reused in a 1939 Universal serial, "The Phantom Creeps," starring Bela Lugosi. Karloff essentially "doubled" for Lugosi in the sequence since in "The Phantom Creeps" it was Lugosi who was lowered into the pit. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: After Bela Lugosi takes an ultraviolet photo of the eyes of the deceased Sir Francis Stevens and turns out the bright light, Sir Francis is clearly seen blinking his eyes and moving fingers on his right hand again. See more »Crazy Credits
The character of "Professor Meiklejohn," correct in the opening credits, islisted as "Professor Mendelssohn" in the closing credits. See more »
Soundtracks
"Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)"(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Written by Richard Wagner
Played on an organ for the wedding See more »
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