The Invisible Menace (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1938, The Invisible Menace is a mystery film directed by John Farrow, running about 55 minutes. “Revenge was his goal... was he to blame?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Army Private Eddie Pratt smuggles his new bride into camp in hopes of having a happy wedding night. Instead they discover a murder. Colonel Rogers of Army Intelligence arrives to take over the case. The prime suspect, Jevries, is well-known to Rogers, who sets out to get a confession from Jevries even though there are plenty of other suspects.
Who’s in it. The Invisible Menace stars Boris Karloff as Jevries, Marie Wilson as Sally, Eddie Craven as Eddie Pratt and Regis Toomey as Lt. Matthews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Invisible Menace has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invisible Menace page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Menace tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Menace (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invisible Menace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invisible Menace worth watching?
- The Invisible Menace holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Menace?
- The Invisible Menace stars Boris Karloff, Marie Wilson, Eddie Craven, Regis Toomey and Henry Kolker.
- When was The Invisible Menace released?
- The Invisible Menace was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.