The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

Director: Anatole Litvak Cast: Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
, Claire Trevor
Claire Trevor
, Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
, Allen Jenkins
Allen Jenkins
Anatole Litvak
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

Director: Anatole Litvak Cast: Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson
, Claire Trevor
Claire Trevor
, Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
, Allen Jenkins
Allen Jenkins
Anatole Litvak

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Overview

In this comedy drama Dr. Clitterhouse is a famed author and criminologist with a keen interest in the physiological responses experienced by crooks when they commit their crimes. To figure it out, he decides to try committing a few jewel thefts. He then gets in touch with a notorious fence so he can dispose of the loot. The lovely fence in turn introduces Clitterhouse to Rocks Valentine, the criminal mastermind behind a gang of master crooks. The good doctor ends up masterminding several major heists for the gang and this causes the real gang leader to become jealous and lock the hapless doctor in a cold-storage vault during a fur heist. Fortunately, the leader's second in command rescues Clitterhouse who decides to go straight and return to his practice. Unfortunately, the vengeful crime boss blackmails him into continuing his crime spree. Clitterhouse pretends to go along with it and pours a drink for the gangster. It contains poison and as the crook dies, the doctor and his nurse record every last spasm. He then turns himself in and pleads guilty by reason of insanity in court. Later he claims the he was sane and did it all in the name of science. The jury judges him nuts and he goes free.

Product Details

Release Date: 05/26/2020
UPC: 0883929712267
Original Release: 1938
Rating: NR
Source: Warner Archives
Presentation: [B&W]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono, Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:27:00
Sales rank: 34,480

Special Features

Commentary by historians Dr. Drew Casper and Richard Jewell; Warner Night at the Movies 1938 Short Subjects Gallery: Vintage Newsreel, Your True Adventure Series Short Night Intruder, Musical Short Toyland Casino, Classic Cartoon Count Me Out; Audio-Only Bonus Edward G. Robinson in 2 Radio Show Adaptations; Theatrical Trailers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Edward G. Robinson Dr. Clitterhouse
Claire Trevor Jo Keller
Humphrey Bogart 'Rocks' Valentine
Allen Jenkins Okay
Gale Page Nurse Randolph
Donald Crisp Inspector Lane
Thurston Hall Grant
John Litel Prosecuting Attorney
Henry O'Neill Judge
Maxie Rosenbloom Butch,Butch
Curt Bois Rabbit
Bert Hanlon Pal
Ward Bond Tug
Vladimir Sokoloff Popus
Billy Wayne Candy
Robert E. Homans Lt. Johnson
William Worthington Guest
Larry Steers Guest
Ed Mortimer Guest
William Haade Watchman
Thomas Jackson Connors,Connors
Edward Gargan Sergeant
Ray Dawe Policeman
Bob Reeves Policeman
Winifred Harris Mrs. Ganswoort
Eric Stanley Dr. Ames
Loia Cheaney Nurse Donor
Wade Boteler Captain MacLevy
Libby Taylor Mrs. Jefferson
Edgar Dearing Patrolman
Sidney Bracey Chemist
Irving Bacon Jury Foreman
Vera Lewis Woman Juror
Bruce Mitchell Bailiff
Ronald Reagan Announcer
Georgia Caine Mrs. Updike
Romaine Callender Butler
Hal Dawson Pedestrian
Mary Field Maid
Susan Hayward Bit Part
Jack Mower Detective
Monte Vandergrift Detective
Joyce Williams Patricia
Max Steiner Composer

Technical Credits
Anatole Litvak Director,Producer
Robert Lord Producer
John Huston Screenwriter
John Wexley Screenwriter
C.A. Riggs Sound/Sound Designer
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