Erich von Stroheim is fun to watch in this old horror tale about a mad surgeon who victimizes a rival in love. Thomas: Dwight Frye. Mrs. Ross: Harriet Russell. Arnold: Paul Guilfoyle. Dead Man: John Bohn. Miss Rexford: Geraldine Kay. Miss Gordon: Jeanne Kelly. From Poe’s “The Premature Burial.” Directed by John H. Auer., A decidedly un-subtle performance from Eric von Stroheim marks this hilariously odd Republic production (vaguely inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Premature Burial), in which he plays an impossibly flamboyant mad medico who decides to torment his romantic rival by injecting him with a drug that triggers a cataleptic episode, simulating death. Eye-rolling Eric then seals the poor dope in a coffin and sits back to watch the fun when the drug wears off. Anyone who can out-leer co-star Dwight Frye deserves some degree of respect, and von Stroheim camps it up like there’s no tomorrow. It’s hard to imagine how anyone, claustrophobes included, could have found this film suspenseful when faced with Eric’s wild gesticulating, insane ravings and madcap speeches, but there’s plenty of entertainment to be found nonetheless.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The Crime of Dr. Crespi ” ?
A: The main cast includes Erich von Stroheim,Dwight Frye,Harriet Russell,Paul Guilfoyle,John Bohn,Geraldine Kay,Jean Brooks,Patsy Berlin,Joe Verdi,Dean Raymond,Leonard Wheeler,Larry Williams,John H. Auer.
Q: When Did the “The Crime of Dr. Crespi” Released?
A: The Movie “The Crime of Dr. Crespi” originally aired on and released in the year of 1935.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The Crime of Dr. Crespi” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The Crime of Dr. Crespi” ?
A: “The Crime of Dr. Crespi” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
