Genres Horror Thriller
Keywords blackmail edinburgh, scotland murder black and white medical profession grave robber cadaver dissection medical research medical student body snatching burking medical education child in distress medical ethics body snatcher

Synopsis

Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.

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Director & Writers

Robert Wise
Robert Wise
Director
Philip MacDonald
Philip MacDonald
Screenplay
Val Lewton
Val Lewton
Screenplay

Cast

Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
John Gray
Bela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi
Joseph
Henry Daniell
Henry Daniell
Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
Edith Atwater
Edith Atwater
Meg Camden
Russell Wade
Russell Wade
Donald Fettes
Rita Corday
Rita Corday
Mrs. Marsh
Sharyn Moffett
Sharyn Moffett
Georgina Marsh
Donna Lee
Donna Lee
Street Singer
Ted Billings
Ted Billings
Townsman (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
Bobby Burns
Mourner (uncredited)

Recommended Films

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Frankenstein
Frankenstein
1931
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Dracula
Dracula
1931
Starring Bela Lugosi

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