Dr. Renault's Secret
"His animal instinct cannot be tamed!"
Originally released in 1942. Dr. Renault's Secret is a horror/mystery film. directed by Harry Lachman. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Carrol Naish, Shepperd Strudwick, and Lynne Roberts
Synopsis
A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Carrol Naish
as Noel
Shepperd Strudwick
as Dr. Larry Forbes
Lynne Roberts
as Madelon Renault
George Zucco
as Dr. Robert Renault
Bert Roach
as Inn Proprietor
Eugene Borden
as Coroner
Jack Norton
as Mr. Austin
Arthur Shields
as Inspector Duval (uncredited)
Mike Mazurki
as Rogell (uncredited)
Charles La Torre
as Marcel Perron (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Renault's Secret about?
A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant...
Who directed Dr. Renault's Secret?
Dr. Renault's Secret was directed by Harry Lachman.
How long is Dr. Renault's Secret?
Dr. Renault's Secret has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Dr. Renault's Secret released?
Dr. Renault's Secret was released on October 19, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Renault's Secret?
The main cast of Dr. Renault's Secret includes J. Carrol Naish, Shepperd Strudwick, Lynne Roberts, George Zucco, Bert Roach.