A meek clerk who doubles as an amateur detective investigates some very strange goings-on at a remote mental sanitarium.A meek clerk who doubles as an amateur detective investigates some very strange goings-on at a remote mental sanitarium.A meek clerk who doubles as an amateur detective investigates some very strange goings-on at a remote mental sanitarium.
- The Constable
- (as Charles A. Sellon)
- Rigo
- (as George Austin)
- Freckle Faced Kid
- (uncredited)
- Dr. Edwards
- (uncredited)
- Detective Jennings
- (uncredited)
- Townswoman at Accident Scene
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGenerally considered to be one of the first films in the "old dark house" genre, and the first with a mad doctor/scientist who has odd minions doing his bidding.
- GoofsWhen Johnny pops his coat buttons with pride, the next shot has them still buttoned.
- Quotes
Dr. Ziska: Rigo, a patient - I keep him in a trance. Sometimes he gets out - does terrible things.
Dr. Ziska: A strange case - but I deal in strange cases!
Dr. Ziska: I have only one guest chamber - but no doubt we can make the gentlemen comfortable.
Dr. Ziska: Caliban - see that the guests have the USUAL attention!
Dr. Ziska: My servant - don't allow him to frighten you - the poor creature is dumb!
- Alternate versionsTurner Classic Movies (TCM) showed an 86-minute version with an uncredited music score on cable.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: The Monster (2015)
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- Jun 5, 2007
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- Also known as
- Монстр
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- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1