The Mad Doctor of Market Street

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The Mad Doctor of Market Street (1942, USA) is a Comedy-Horror-Science Fiction-Drama film directed by Joseph H. Lewis.

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Main Details

  • Released February 27, 1942
  • B&W
  • Running time: 61 minutes
  • Production and Distribution Co.: Universal Pictures
  • Directed by Joseph H. Lewis
  • Written by Al Martin
  • Starring: Una Merkel, Lionel Atwill, Nat Pendleton


Plot Summary

  • A mad scientist is forced to leave San Francisco when his experiments become known. He lands on a tropical island, takes control and terrorizes the local populace. The survivor of a shipwreck washes ashore on the island, sees what is happening and determines to free the natives from his rule.

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  • GENIUS - OR FIEND? (original poster-all caps)
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