Crime · United States of America · 1935 · 1h 10m

Dr. Socrates

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Director
William Dieterle
Cast
Paul Muni as Lee Ann Dvorak as Josephine Barton MacLane as Red Bastian Robert Barrat as Dr. Ginder John Eldredge as Dr. Burton Hobart Cavanaugh as Stevens
Crew
Tony Gaudio — Director of Photography Ralph Dawson — Editor Bernhard Kaun — Original Music Composer Heinz Roemheld — Original Music Composer Robert Lord — Screenplay W.R. Burnett — Story
Tagline

ARMED WITH A DOCTOR'S KIT, HE FACED 1000 KILLERS!

Synopsis

Dr. Socrates gave up his brilliant career as surgeon in a prominent hospital because his betrothed died under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.

Mood & Themes
kidnappinggangsterbank robberytyphoidinnocent suspect
Key Collaborators
William Dieterle Director Tony Gaudio Director of Photography Ralph Dawson Editor Bernhard Kaun Original Music Composer Heinz Roemheld Original Music Composer Robert Lord Screenplay W.R. Burnett Story
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