(1941)Directed by Joseph H. Lewis64 minHorror, Crime, Thriller

“Out of the darkness comes the ear-piercing cry of a terrified girl...”

The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.

Bela Lugosias Dr. Charles Kessler

Polly Ann Youngas Virginia Kessler

John McGuireas Ralph Dickson / Paul Dickson

Clarence Museas Evans the Butler

Betty Compsonas Mrs. Kessler

Ernie Adamsas Jules Mason, caretaker

Terry Walkeras Cecile Mannix, maid

Fred Kelseyas Detective Ryan

Jack Mulhallas Jim, a detective

Fred Aldrichas Guard at Ralph's Execution (uncredited)

Lloyd Ingrahamas Psychiatrist (uncredited)

Robert Strangeas Kirby--Coroner (uncredited)

Dorothy Vernonas Kessler's Cook (uncredited)

RF Robert F. Hillas Trial Judge (uncredited)

Invisible Ghost