The Crime of Doctor Crespi
1935, English. Directed by John H. Auer.
It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!
A crazed scientist invents a serum that induces a catatonic state in anyone who gets the injection. He uses the serum to paralyze his enemies, in order to bury them alive.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John H. AuerDirector
- Erich von StroheimDr. Andre Crespi
- Dwight FryeDr. Thomas
- Paul GuilfoyleDr. John Arnold
- Geraldine KayNurse Rexford
- Harriet RussellEstelle Gorham Ross
- Jean BrooksNurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
- John BohnDr. Stephen Ross
- Patsy BerlinJeanne Ross, child
- Dean RaymondThe Minister
- Joe VerdiMr. D'Angelo
- Laura BullivantCast
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Olmstead, John H. Auer, Lou Goldberg
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Crime of Doctor Crespi is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Crime of Doctor Crespi on?
The Crime of Doctor Crespi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
If you liked The Crime of Doctor Crespi, try Maniac, Grip of the Strangler, The Night Strangler.
Who directed The Crime of Doctor Crespi?
The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935) was directed by John H. Auer and stars Erich von Stroheim, Dwight Frye, Paul Guilfoyle.