The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) — Perfery

(1939)Directed by Nick Grindé64 minScience Fiction, Horror, Crime

“TRANSFORMED BY THE HANGMAN'S NOOSE... from a doctor serving humanity, into a demon filled with hate and terrorizing blood-lust!”

Dr. Henryk Savaard is a scientist working on experiments to restore life to the dead. When he is unjustly hanged for murder, he is brought back to life by his trusted assistant. Re-animated he turns decidedly nasty and sets about murdering the jury that convicted him.

Boris Karloffas Dr. Henryk Savaard

Lorna Grayas Janet Savaard

Robert Wilcoxas 'Scoop' Foley

Roger Pryoras District Attorney Drake

Don Beddoeas Lieutenant Shane

Ann Doranas Betty Crawford

Joe De Stefanias Dr. Stoddard

Charles Trowbridgeas Judge Bowman

Byron Foulgeras Lang

Dick Curtisas Jury Foreman Clifford Kearney

James Craigas Juror Watkins

John Tyrrellas Juror Sutton

GA George Andersonas Prison Warden (uncredited)

Stanley Blystoneas Prison Guard (uncredited)

Sam Ashas Druggist (uncredited)

Harlan Briggsas Defense Attorney Parker (uncredited)

Stanley Brownas Bob Roberts (uncredited)

Flo Campbellas Housewife (uncredited)

John Dilsonas King - City Editor (uncredited)

CF Carl Faulkneras Bailiff (uncredited)

Chuck Hamiltonas Juror (uncredited)

FJ Frank Jaquetas Cigar-Smoking Fat Juror (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kempas Reporter (uncredited)

William Lallyas Bailiff (uncredited)