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The Raven (1935) | Criteria

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The Raven

English • 1935 • 1h 1m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

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.

Included in
October 2023
Position 45
Included in
Pre-Code Horror
Position 13
Included in
October 2022
Position 68
Included in
Universal Horror Classics
Position 8
Included in
Universal Horror
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorLew Landers

WriterDavid Boehm

CinematographerCharles J. Stumar

ComposerClifford Vaughan

EditorAlbert Akst

Cast

Boris Karloffas Edmond Bateman

Bela Lugosias Dr. Richard Vollin

Lester Matthewsas Dr. Jerry Holden

Irene Wareas Jean Thatcher

Samuel S. Hinds

Included in

October 2021

Position 98

as Judge Thatcher

Spencer Chartersas Col. Bertram Grant

Inez Courtneyas Mary Burns

Ian Wolfeas Geoffrey 'Pinky' Burns

Maidel Turneras Mrs. Grant

Raine Bennettas Poe (uncredited)

Al Fergusonas The Crook (uncredited)

Nina Goldenas Dancer (uncredited)

Jonathan Haleas Bedside Dr. at Jerry's Right (uncredited)

Arthur Hoytas Chapman - Buyer of Poe Memorabilia (uncredited)

Walter Milleras Bedside Dr. at Judge's Right (uncredited)

Bud Osborneas Policeman (uncredited)

Madeline Talcottas Bedside Nurse (uncredited)

Cyril Thorntonas Dr. Vollin's Butler (uncredited)

Anne Darlingas Autograph Hound