The Raven(1935)
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Overview
A brilliant but deranged neurosurgeon becomes obsessively fixated on a judge's daughter. With the help of an escaped criminal whose face he has surgically deformed, the mad man lures her, her father, and her fiancé to his isolated, castle-like home.
Director
Lew Landers
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$115K
Cast
Boris Karloff
as Edmond Bateman
Bela Lugosi
as Dr. Richard Vollin
Lester Matthews
as Dr. Jerry Holden
Irene Ware
as Jean Thatcher
Samuel S. Hinds
as Judge Thatcher
Spencer Charters
as Col. Bertram Grant
Inez Courtney
as Mary Burns
Ian Wolfe
as Geoffrey 'Pinky' Burns
Maidel Turner
as Mrs. Grant
Raine Bennett
as Poe (uncredited)
Al Ferguson
as The Crook (uncredited)
Nina Golden
as Dancer (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1935
Runtime
1h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$115K
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Raven?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Raven (1935).
What is The Raven about?▼
A brilliant but deranged neurosurgeon becomes obsessively fixated on a judge's daughter. With the help of an escaped criminal whose face he has surgically deformed, the mad man lures her, her father, and her fiancé to his isolated, castle-like home.
Who directed The Raven?▼
The Raven was directed by Lew Landers and released in 1935. It is a horror, crime film.
How long is The Raven?▼
The Raven has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
Who stars in The Raven?▼
The cast of The Raven includes Boris Karloff as Edmond Bateman, Bela Lugosi as Dr. Richard Vollin, Lester Matthews as Dr. Jerry Holden, Irene Ware as Jean Thatcher, Samuel S. Hinds as Judge Thatcher and more.
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