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The Invisible Ray (1936)

1936-01-20 · 1h 19m · EN
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Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.

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Lambert HillyerDirector

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▶ Original 1948 Re-issue Trailer

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Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Janos RukhBela LugosiBela LugosiDr. Felix BenetFrank LawtonFrank LawtonRonald DrakeFrances DrakeFrances DrakeDiana RukhViolet Kemble CooperViolet Kemble CooperMother RukhBeulah BondiBeulah BondiLady Arabella StevensWalter KingsfordWalter KingsfordSir Francis StevensPaul WeigelPaul WeigelMonsieur NoyerFrank ReicherFrank ReicherProfessor MeiklejohnGeorges RenaventGeorges RenaventChief of the SureteMay BeattyMay BeattyMme. LeGrand (uncredited)Paul McAllisterPaul McAllisterPapa LaCosta (uncredited)

Keywords

AfricaRevengeScientistLove triangleParis, franceInsanityFake deathDead dogLaboratoryMeteorTelescopeKilling a dogRegaining sightRadium

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Genre affinityThriller · Horror · MysteryTheme affinityAfrica · Revenge · ScientistNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortDirector preference317714Actor preference198060 · 67592 · 417803

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What is The Invisible Ray about?

Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.

How long is The Invisible Ray?

The Invisible Ray has a runtime of 79 minutes.

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