Experiment Perilous (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1944, Experiment Perilous is a thriller and romance film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 91 minutes. “Who's in danger from whom? Who's crazy? Who can fathom the obscure motivations?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bailey hears that his train companion suddenly died. Shortly afterward, he meets the strange couple and gets suspicious of Nick's treatment of his wife.
Who’s in it. Experiment Perilous stars Hedy Lamarr as Allida Bederaux, George Brent as Dr. Huntington Bailey, Paul Lukas as Nicholas 'Nick' Bederaux and Albert Dekker as 'Clag' Claghorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Experiment Perilous 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Experiment Perilous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Experiment Perilous tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Experiment Perilous (1944)?
- In US, Experiment Perilous is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Experiment Perilous worth watching?
- Experiment Perilous holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Experiment Perilous?
- Experiment Perilous stars Hedy Lamarr, George Brent, Paul Lukas, Albert Dekker and Carl Esmond.
- When was Experiment Perilous released?
- Experiment Perilous was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.