The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938): Cast & Plot
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a 1938 crime drama directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Edward G. Robinson as Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse, Claire Trevor and Humphrey Bogart. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First National Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse About?
The premise of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An affluent society doctor becomes obsessed with studying the medical roots of criminal behavior, so he infiltrates a gang of thieves by becoming one himself. Within the criminal circle he challenges the existing boss, ultimately seizing control from the deeply resentful leader, delivering a fast‑paced tale of thrills and intrigue.
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- surname in title
- character name as title
- dr. clitterhouse character
- four word title
- jewel thief
- blackmail threat
- physician
- fur warehouse robbery
- park avenue manhattan new york city
- criminal fence
- locked in a vault
- cold storage room
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- declared insane
- murder by poisoning
- quirky comedy
- heist crime
- gangster crime
- police procedural crime
- medical drama
- psychological drama
- manhattan new york city
- bowl of pretzels
- medical research
- bogart and robinson
- dark comedy
- based on a stage play
- murder
- runyonesque character
- suspense
- man faints
- criminal
- criminal mind
- robbery
- sociopath
- society
- doctor
- psychology
- fingerprint
- schizophrenia
- obsession
- monomaniac
- crap game
- criminology
- stolen property
- secret room
- blood pressure
- safecracker
- gang of thugs
- secret door
- blood test
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Cast & Characters
Edward G. Robinson leads the cast as Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse, with Claire Trevor as Jo Keller and Humphrey Bogart as 'Rocks' Valentine. Directed by Anatole Litvak; 59 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anatole Litvak
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Edward G. Robinson as Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse -
Claire Trevor as Jo Keller -
Humphrey Bogart as 'Rocks' Valentine -
Frank Reicher as Professor O.J. Ludwig (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
· 55 more- Maxie Rosenbloom Butch
- Donald Crisp Police Inspector Lewis Lane
- Thomas E. Jackson Inspector Connors (uncredited)
- Irving Bacon Foreman of Jury
- Ward Bond Tug
- Ronald Reagan Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Henry O'Neill Judge
- John Litel Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney
- Curt Bois Rabbit
- Larry Steers Guest (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Second Detective (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler Captain MacLevy (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Guest (uncredited)
- Glen Cavender Alarm Company Clerk (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Gambler (uncredited)
- Robert Homans Lt. Johnson
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- Sidney Bracey Police Chemist (uncredited)
- Edward Gargan Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Thurston Hall Grant
- Allen Jenkins Okay
- William Haade Mrs. Updyke's Watchman (uncredited)
- Billy Wayne Candy
- Mary Field Millie - Mrs. Updyke's Maid (uncredited)
- Hal K. Dawson Pedestrian at Burglary Site (uncredited)
- John Harron Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
- Bob Reeves Policeman (uncredited)
- Vera Lewis Juror (uncredited)
- Amzie Strickland Patient (uncredited)
- Vladimir Sokoloff Popus
- Bruce Mitchell Bailiff (uncredited)
- Monte Vandergrift First Detective - with Earphones (uncredited)
- Libby Taylor Mrs. Jefferson - Jo's Maid (uncredited)
- William Worthington Guest (uncredited)
- Winifred Harris Mrs. Ganswoort - Patient (uncredited)
- Earl Dwire Surgeon (uncredited)
- Georgia Caine Mrs. Frederick R. Updyke (uncredited)
- Ruth Robinson Updyke's Guest (uncredited)
- Frank Fanning Fingerprint Expert (uncredited)
- Hal Craig Detective Getting Rocks' Fingerprints (uncredited)
- John Alban Guest (uncredited)
- John Breen Spectator at Robbery (uncredited)
- Al Lloyd Sequin Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Bud Cokes Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Bert Hanlon Pat
- Loia Cheaney Nurse Conner (uncredited)
- Romaine Callender Roberts - Updyke's Butler (uncredited)
- Arthur Thalasso Forensic (uncredited)
- Eric Stanley Dr. Ames (uncredited)
- Gale Page Nurse Randolph
- Ky Robinson Third Detective (uncredited)
- J.C. Fowler Gambler (uncredited)
- Lawrence A. Williams Juror (uncredited)
- Frank Anthony Gambler in Room 920 (uncredited)
- Ray Dawe Policeman (uncredited)
- Joyce Williams Patricia (uncredited)
More from Anatole Litvak
More films directed by Anatole Litvak, best-rated first: The Snake Pit, The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun, The Night of the Generals and Five Miles to Midnight.
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Plot Summary
What happens in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, Dr. Clitterhouse Edward G. Robinson, a wealthy society physician, decides to study the biology of crime by becoming one of the thieves himself. He launches a series of audacious jewel heists, meticulously recording his vital signs before, during, and after each robbery, hoping to collect a robust data set for his groundbreaking book.
From a patient, he learns the name of the city’s biggest fence, Joe Keller, only to discover that the fence is actually Jo Keller Claire Trevor. The doctor’s daring feats impress Jo and her gang, led by the charismatic “‘Rocks’ Valentine” Humphrey Bogart, and he is invited to join their operation.
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Il sapore del delitto” and “Das Doppelleben des Dr. Clitterhouse”.
- Also known as
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- Il sapore del delitto
- Das Doppelleben des Dr. Clitterhouse
- El sorprendente Dr. Clitterhouse
- 克里豪医师
- Удивительный доктор Клайттерхаус
- Le mystérieux docteur Clitterhouse
- El genio del crimen
- O Gênio do Crime
- L’increïble Dr. Clitterhouse
- Den mystiske doktor Clitterhouse
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Movies Like The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Crime Doctor’s Diary, The Crime Doctor’s Warning and King of the Underworld.
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The Crime Doctor’s Diary 1949 -
The Crime Doctor’s Warning 1945 -
King of the Underworld 1939 -
Dial 1119 1950 -
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx 1942 -
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The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case 1943 -
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The Big Clock 1948 -
Shock 1946 -
The Crime Doctor’s Gamble 1947
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse released?
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was released on July 20, 1938.
Who directed The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse was directed by Anatole Litvak.
More films by Anatole Litvak Who is in the cast of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse?
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse stars Edward G. Robinson as Dr. T.S. Clitterhouse, Claire Trevor as Jo Keller and Humphrey Bogart as 'Rocks' Valentine, among 59 credited actors.
Does The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse have a post-credit scene?
No. The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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