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Shock( 1946)

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He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !

Overview

In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Vincent Price

      Dr. Richard Cross

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      Lynn Bari

      Nurse Elaine Jordan

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      Frank Latimore

      Lt. Paul Stewart

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      Anabel Shaw

      Mrs. Janet Stewart

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      Stephen Dunne

      Dr. Stevens (as Michael Dunne)

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      Reed Hadley

      District Attorney O'Neill

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      Renee Carson

      Miss Hatfield - Head Nurse

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      Charles Trowbridge

      Dr. Franklin Harvey

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      Robert Adler

      Frank - Male Nurse

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      Harry Carter

      Sanitarium Orderly

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      Ruth Clifford

      Mrs. Margaret Cross

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      John Davidson

      Mr. Edwards

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      Selmer Jackson

      Dr. Blair

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      Ruth Nelson

      Mrs. Margaret Cross (voice)

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      George E. Stone

      Cab Driver

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      Charles Tannen

      Hotel Clerk

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      Pierre Watkin

      Blake - Belmont Arms Hotel Manager

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      Mary Young

      Mrs. Penny

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    A review by John Chard

    4
    Written by John Chard on Wed Apr 03 2019
    Shock to the heart but Vinnie's not to blame. Janet Stewert, whilst waiting to meet her returning from World War II husband, Paul, witnesses a murder. Stricken with shock, Janet is hospitalised and placed in the care of of noted psychiatrist Dr. Cross. Trouble is, is that it was Dr. Cross who committed the murder! Vincent Price (Dr. Cross) was of course synonymous with the horror genre. A real classy actor whose ability sometimes gets forgotten due to his participation in the murder death kill part of cinematic lore. Here in this low level "B" movie we find Price the sole reason for sit...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    375000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • infidelity
    • amnesia
    • nurse
    • murder
    • mental institution
    • mad doctor
    • psychiatrist
    • thunderstorm
    • held at gunpoint
    • treachery
    • woman in jeopardy
    • damsel in distress
    • shock treatment