Condemned to Live (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 1935, Condemned to Live is a thriller and horror film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 67 minutes. “What was this creature that DEATH could not claim?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a series of murders, a man finds out that his mother was bitten by a vampire bat during her pregnancy, and he believes that he may be the vampire committing the murders.
Who’s in it. Condemned to Live stars Ralph Morgan as Paul Kristan, Pedro de Cordoba as Anders Bizet, Maxine Doyle as Marguerite Mane and Russell Gleason as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Condemned to Live has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Condemned to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Condemned to Live tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Condemned to Live (1935)?
- In US, Condemned to Live is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Condemned to Live worth watching?
- Condemned to Live holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Condemned to Live?
- Condemned to Live stars Ralph Morgan, Pedro de Cordoba, Maxine Doyle, Russell Gleason and Mischa Auer.
- When was Condemned to Live released?
- Condemned to Live was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.
