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Crime Doctor's Manhunt
''Crime Doctor's Man Hunt'' is a 1946 American mystery film directed by William Castle and starring Warner Baxter, Ellen Drew and William Frawley.Erickson p.203 It is part of the Crime Doctor (character), Crime Doctor series of films made by Columbia Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the German art director Hans Radon. Plot Partial cast * Warner Baxter as Dr. Robert Ordway * Ellen Drew as Irene Cotter * William Frawley as Inspector Harry B. Manning * Frank Sully as Rigger * Claire Carleton as Ruby Farrell * Bernard Nedell as Waldo * Jack Lee (actor), Jack Lee as Sgt. Bradley * Francis Pierlot as Gerald Cotter References Bibliography * Erickson, Hal. ''From Radio to the Big Screen: Hollywood Films Featuring Broadcast Personalities and Programs''. McFarland, 2014. External links * * * 1946 films 1946 mystery films 1940s English-language films American mystery films Films directed by William Castle Columbia Pictures films American black-and-whit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Castle
William Castle (born William Schloss Jr.; April 24, 1914 – May 31, 1977) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is known for the horror film, horror and thriller film, thriller B movie, B-movies he directed during the 1950s and ‘60s, which utilized distinctive promotional film promotion, gimmicks. Born in New York City and orphaned at 11, Castle dropped out of high school at 15 to work in the theater. He came to the attention of Columbia Pictures for his talent for promotion and was hired. He learned the trade of filmmaking and became a director, acquiring a reputation for being able to churn out competent B-movies quickly and on budget. He eventually struck out on his own, producing and directing thrillers, which, despite their low budgets, he effectively promoted using gimmicks, a trademark for which he is best known. He was also the producer for ''Rosemary's Baby (film), Rosemary's Baby'' (1968). Personal life Castle was born in New York Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
