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Dr. Renault's Secret (1942)

NR · 1942-10-19 · 58m · EN
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His animal instinct cannot be tamed!

A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.

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Harry LachmanDirector

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J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishNoelShepperd StrudwickShepperd StrudwickDr. Larry ForbesLynne RobertsLynne RobertsMadelon RenaultGeorge ZuccoGeorge ZuccoDr. Robert RenaultBert RoachBert RoachInn ProprietorEugene BordenEugene BordenCoronerJack NortonJack NortonMr. AustinArthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsInspector Duval (uncredited)Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiRogell (uncredited)Charles La TorreCharles La TorreMarcel Perron (uncredited)

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MurderInvestigationGorillaExperimentMad scientistPlastic surgerySeries of murdersHuman experimentDog attackBastille day

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Genre affinityThriller · Horror · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Investigation · GorillaMood preferenceRomanceNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Dr. Renault's Secret about?

A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.

How long is Dr. Renault's Secret?

Dr. Renault's Secret has a runtime of 58 minutes.