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The Mad Doctor of Market Street (1942)

APPROVED 61 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Horror  -   27 February 1942 (USA)
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A mad scientist is forced to leave San Francisco when his experiments become known. He lands on a tropical island... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph H. Lewis

Writer:

Al Martin (original screen play)

Stars:

Una Merkel, Lionel Atwill and Nat Pendleton
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Una Merkel Una Merkel ...
Lionel Atwill ...
Nat Pendleton Nat Pendleton ...
Claire Dodd Claire Dodd ...
Anne Nagel Anne Nagel ...
Hardie Albright Hardie Albright ...
Richard Davies Richard Davies ...
Jim
John Eldredge John Eldredge ...
Dwight, Ship's Officer
Mala ...
Barab (as Ray Mala)
Noble Johnson Noble Johnson ...
Rosina Galli Rosina Galli ...
Tanaa, Chief's Wife
Al Kikume ...
Milton Kibbee Milton Kibbee ...
Byron Shores Byron Shores ...
Crandall, murdered detective
Tani Marsh Tani Marsh ...
Tahitian Dancer
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Storyline

A mad scientist is forced to leave San Francisco when his experiments become known. He lands on a tropical island, takes control and terrorizes the local populace. The survivor of a shipwreck washes ashore on the island, sees what is happening and determines to free the natives from his rule. Written by Anonymous  

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Mad Scientist | Melodrama | Beautiful Woman | Title Spoken By Character

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Comedy | Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Part of the original SHOCK THEATER package of 52 Universal titles released to television in 1957, followed a year later with SON OF SHOCK, which added 21 more features. See more »