A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.
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7.6/10
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- Director
- Writers
- H.G. Wells(novel)
- R.C. Sherriff(screenplay)
- Preston Sturges(contributing writer)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- H.G. Wells(novel)
- R.C. Sherriff(screenplay)
- Preston Sturges(contributing writer)
- Stars
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations
Robert Adair
- Detective Thompson
- (uncredited)
Edgar Barrier
- Radio Announcer
- (uncredited)
Ted Billings
- Villager Playing Darts
- (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
- Bicycle Owner
- (uncredited)
Robert Brower
- Farmer
- (uncredited)
Mae Bruce
- Mary Purdy
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- H.G. Wells(novel)
- R.C. Sherriff(screenplay)
- Preston Sturges(contributing writer) (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe first time Claude Rains' daughter ever saw her father in a movie was in 1950, when he took her to a showing of 'The Invisible Man' in a small Pennsylvanian theater. While the film was playing, Rains was telling his daughter all about how it was made. The other theater patrons stopped watching the movie and instead listened to Rains' anecdotes.
- GoofsThough the music at the pub comes from a coin-operated player piano, it, along with everyone talking in the pub, stops short at the startling arrival of the Invisible Man.
- Quotes
The Invisible Man: We'll begin with a reign of terror, a few murders here and there, murders of great men, murders of little men - well, just to show we make no distinction. I might even wreck a train or two... just these fingers around a signalman's throat, that's all.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits appear out of thin air.
- Alternate versionsWhen the film was released to home video, Universal Studios replaced a snippet of music heard on the radio when Dr. Kemp is reading a newspaper in his house, and the Invisible Man enters through a set of French doors. Universal was unable to secure the rights for the original music and replaced it, covering the original sound effects (the sound of the newspaper and the door latch) in the process. However the original music and missing sound effects were restored to the 2012 blu-ray audio.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942)
Featured review
One of the best films of this genre
The Invisible Man should rank among one of the best horror films of the 20th century. I was amazed at the special effects, even more when I think how computers and digital images for FX where but a dream in the 30's. Unlike most films today, where explosions and hurtling asteroids are ,perhaps, the main actors in film now, The Invisible Man relies on a great plot to counter the effects. This is a world where scientific discoveries and lust for power take hold of mankind. The absence of law and restraint disappear along with the man. This film, directed by James whale, allows for the viewer to compare and contrast Mr. Whale's other masterpiece, "Frankenstein." But one should also watch The Invisible Man as a powerful film of its own right.
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- orsonw
- Nov 3, 2001
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- Nevidni človek
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- Budget
- $328,033 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $27,105
- Runtime1 hour 11 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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