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Torture Ship (1939)

APPROVED 57 min  -  Horror | Thriller  -   28 October 1939 (USA)
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A mad scientist performs experiments on "the criminal mind" on captured criminals on board his private ship.

Director:

Victor Halperin

Writer:

Jack London (story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Lyle Talbot, Irving Pichel and Julie Bishop
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lyle Talbot ...
Irving Pichel Irving Pichel ...
Dr. Herbert Stander
Julie Bishop Julie Bishop ...
Joan Martel (as Jacqueline Wells)
Sheila Bromley Sheila Bromley ...
Poison Mary Slavish
Anthony Averill Anthony Averill ...
Dirk - Stander's Aide
Russell Hopton Russell Hopton ...
Harry 'The Carver' Bogard
Julian Madison Julian Madison ...
Paul - Stander's Aide
Eddie Holden Eddie Holden ...
Ole Olson
Wheeler Oakman Wheeler Oakman ...
John Ritter
Stanley Blystone Stanley Blystone ...
Capt. Mike Briggs
Leander De Cordova Leander De Cordova ...
Ezra Matthews (as Leander de Cordova)
Demetrius Alexis Demetrius Alexis ...
Steve Murano (as Dmitri Alexis)
Skelton Knaggs Skelton Knaggs ...
Jesse Bixel
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Carleton Young Carleton Young ...
Reporter (unconfirmed)
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A mad scientist performs experiments on "the criminal mind" on captured criminals on board his private ship.

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Horror | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Sigmund Neufeld Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

[first lines]
First reporter: Doctor, is it true that through your experiments in endocrine glands you can cure crime?
Second reporter: What about this crime cure?
Dr. Herbert Stander: Boys, after the grand jury's decision, I'll have a statement to make. If making a criminal mind is normal... than I'll be indicted.
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