The Return of Doctor X (1939): Cast & Where to Watch
The Return of Doctor X is a 1939 sci-fi horror film directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Wayne Morris as Walter Wichita Garrett, Lya Lys and Joseph Crehan. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First National Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Return of Doctor X About?
The premise of The Return of Doctor X without spoilers.
He rose from the dead … to haunt the living! News reporter Walter Garrett goes to a hotel to interview glamorous actress Angela Merrova, only to find her stabbed to death. When he returns with police, the room is empty and the body has vanished. Garrett files a story but is dismissed after Merrova—alive—confronts the paper. Determined to regain his job, he must uncover the grisly scheme of a madman.
The Return of Doctor X Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- actress
- vampire
- resurrection
- investigation
- mad doctor
- doctor
- synthetic blood
- blood transfusion
- back from the dead
- whiskey
- experiment
- woman in jeopardy
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- hospital
- fainting
- newspaper headline
- corpse
- microscope
- rabbit
- blood sample
- undertaker
- pet monkey
- shootout
- secretary
- serial killer
- police lieutenant
- x ray
- skull
- chloroform
- scalpel
- breaking down a door
- dead rabbit
- weakness
- psychotronic film
- reanimation
- journalist
- man wears a monocle
- punishment
- woman bound and gagged
- hotel manager
- laboratory assistant
- monster horror
- newspaper reporter
- student nurse
- hot shot character
- screaming woman
- zombie horror
- based on short story
- blood type
- hematologist
- rare blood type
Where to Watch The Return of Doctor X
Stream it on Fawesome and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Return of Doctor X Cast & Characters
Wayne Morris leads the cast as Walter Wichita Garrett, with Lya Lys as Angela and Joseph Crehan as Editor. Directed by Vincent Sherman; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vincent Sherman
- Wayne Morris as Walter Wichita Garrett
- Lya Lys as Angela
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Ian Wolfe as Cemetery Caretaker (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Return of Doctor X
· 26 more- Humphrey Bogart Dr. Maurice Xavier
- John Litel Dr. Flegg
- Olin Howland Undertaker
- Jack Mower Policeman Guarding Rodgers' Room (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Hospital Attendant (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo Attorney (uncredited)
- Creighton Hale Hotel Manager
- John Ridgely Rodgers
- Charles C. Wilson Det. Kincaid
- Huntz Hall Pinky
- Cliff Saum Detective Sergeant Moran
- Howard Hickman Chairman
- John Harron Reporter (uncredited)
- Vera Lewis Miss Sweetman
- William Hopper Interne
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- Dennis Morgan Dr. Rhodes
- Eddie Graham Hospital Attendant (uncredited)
- Nat Carr Reporter (uncredited)
- John 'Skins' Miller Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
- Glenn Langan Interne
- Loia Cheaney Nurse (uncredited)
- Frank Pharr Andy - the Night Editor (uncredited)
- Claude Wisberg Office Boy (uncredited)
- Rosemary Lane Joan Vance
- Gwen Seager Miss Lawrence (uncredited)
The Return of Doctor X Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Return of Doctor X.
Cars in The Return of Doctor X
3 cars on screen, including the 1933 Checker Model T and the 1936 De Soto Airstream.
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1933 Checker Model T Minor role -
1936 De Soto Airstream Minor role -
unknown Background role
The Return of Doctor X Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Die Rückkehr des Dr. X” and “The Return of Dr. X”.
- Also known as
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- Die Rückkehr des Dr. X
- The Return of Dr. X
- Die Rückkehr des Doktor X
- Das Zweite Leben des Doktor X
- Das zweite Leben des Dr. X
- Il ritorno del dottor X
- Возвращение доктора X
- Завръщането на доктор X
- El regreso del Doctor X
- Le Retour du Docteur X
- X博士归来
- A Volta do Doutor X
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- Doktor X kommer tillbaka
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The Return of Doctor X FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Return of Doctor X, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Return of Doctor X released?
The Return of Doctor X was released on November 23, 1939.
Who directed The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X was directed by Vincent Sherman.
More films by Vincent Sherman Who is in the cast of The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X stars Wayne Morris as Walter Wichita Garrett, Lya Lys as Angela and Joseph Crehan as Editor, among 30 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Return of Doctor X?
In the US, The Return of Doctor X is streaming on Fawesome, HBO Max and Mometu and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Return of Doctor X have a post-credit scene?
No. The Return of Doctor X has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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