Calling Dr. Death (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Calling Dr. Death is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Reginald Le Borg, running about 63 minutes. “THE SCREEN'S FIRST INNER SANCTUM MYSTERY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Losing his memories of the last few days, neurologist Dr. Steele is told that his wife has been brutally murdered. Steele, aware of his conniving wife's infidelity, believes he may have been the killer and enlists the aid of his pretty nurse Stella to hypnotize him into recovering his lost memories.
Who’s in it. Calling Dr. Death stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Dr. Mark Steel (as Lon Chaney), Patricia Morison as Stella Madden, J. Carrol Naish as Inspector Gregg and David Bruce as Robert 'Bob' Duval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Calling Dr. Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Calling Dr. Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calling Dr. Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Calling Dr. Death (1943)?
- In US, Calling Dr. Death is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Calling Dr. Death worth watching?
- Calling Dr. Death holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Calling Dr. Death?
- Calling Dr. Death stars Lon Chaney Jr., Patricia Morison, J. Carrol Naish, David Bruce and Ramsay Ames.
- When was Calling Dr. Death released?
- Calling Dr. Death was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.