The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935)

Crime
Horror
Mystery

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.

Cast

Dr. Andre Crespi
Erich von Stroheim
Dr. Thomas
Dwight Frye
L Laura Bullivant
Dr. John Arnold
Paul Guilfoyle
Nurse Rexford
G Geraldine Kay
Estelle Gorham Ross
H Harriet Russell
Nurse Gordon (as Jeanne Kelly)
Jean Brooks
Dr. Stephen Ross
J John Bohn
Jeanne Ross, child
P Patsy Berlin
The Minister
Dean Raymond
Mr. D'Angelo
J Joe Verdi

Crew

Director
John H. Auer
Screenplay
E Edward Olmstead
Screenplay
John H. Auer
Screenplay
L Lou Goldberg
Producer
John H. Auer
Director of Photography
L Larry Williams
Editor
L Leonard Wheeler
Art Direction
W William Saulter
Makeup Artist
F Fred Carlton Ryle
Sound Recordist
C Clarence R. Wall
Short Story
Edgar Allan Poe