The Climax
1944, English. Directed by George Waggner.
The screen's classic of suspense!
Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George WaggnerDirector
- Boris KarloffDr. Friedrich Hohner
- Susanna FosterAngela Klatt
- Turhan BeyFranz Munzer
- Gale SondergaardLuise
- Thomas GomezCount Seebruck
- June VincentMarcellina
- George DolenzAmato Roselli
- Ludwig StösselCarl Baumann
- Jane FarrarJarmila Vadek
- Ernö VerebesBrunn
- Lotte SteinMama Hinzl
- Scotty BeckettThe King
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lynn Starling, Curt Siodmak
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What The Climax is based on
The Climax is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Climax runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is The Climax on?
The Climax isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Climax?
If you liked The Climax, try Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Song at Midnight.
Who directed The Climax?
The Climax (1944) was directed by George Waggner and stars Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey.
What is The Climax based on?
The Climax is adapted from a play or musical.