Experiment Perilous
"Who's in danger from whom? Who's crazy? Who can fathom the obscure motivations?"
Originally released in 1944. Experiment Perilous is a romance/thriller film. directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Starring George Brent, Hedy Lamarr, and Paul Lukas
Synopsis
In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bailey hears that his train companion suddenly died. Shortly afterward, he meets the strange couple and gets suspicious of Nick's treatment of his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Brent
as Dr. Huntington Bailey
Hedy Lamarr
as Allida Bederaux
Paul Lukas
as Nicholas 'Nick' Bederaux
Albert Dekker
as 'Clag' Claghorn
Carl Esmond
as John Maitland
Olive Blakeney
as Clarissa 'Cissie' Bederaux
George N. Neise
as Alec Gregory
Margaret Wycherly
as Maggie, the Maid
Stephanie Bachelor
as Elaine
Mary Servoss
as Miss Wilson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Experiment Perilous about?
In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bail...
Who directed Experiment Perilous?
Experiment Perilous was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
How long is Experiment Perilous?
Experiment Perilous has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Experiment Perilous released?
Experiment Perilous was released on December 18, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Experiment Perilous?
The main cast of Experiment Perilous includes George Brent, Hedy Lamarr, Paul Lukas, Albert Dekker, Carl Esmond.