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Dr. Renault's Secret

His animal instinct cannot be tamed!
Oct 19, 1942 · 58m
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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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CAST

J. Carrol Naish
Noel
Shepperd Strudwick
Dr. Larry Forbes
Lynne Roberts
Madelon Renault
George Zucco
Dr. Robert Renault
Bert Roach
Inn Proprietor
Eugene Borden
Coroner
Jack Norton
Mr. Austin
Arthur Shields
Inspector Duval (uncredited)
Directed by Harry Lachman

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
20th Century Fox
Country
US

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