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The Corpse Vanishes
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The Corpse Vanishes

1942-05-08 · 63 min · ★ 4.3

Science Fiction · Horror

A scientist keeps his wife young by killing, stealing the bodies of, and taking the gland fluid from virgin brides.

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Directors
Wallace Fox
Production companies
Banner Productions, Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bela LugosiBela LugosiDr. Lorenz
Luana WaltersLuana WaltersPatricia Hunter
Tristram CoffinTristram CoffinDr. Foster
Elizabeth RussellElizabeth RussellCountess Lorenz
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalFagah
Angelo RossittoAngelo RossittoToby
Frank MoranFrank MoranAngel
George EldredgeGeorge EldredgeMike
Vince BarnettVince BarnettSandy
Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanEditor Keenan
Joan BarclayJoan BarclayAlice Wentworth
Gwen KenyonGwen KenyonPeggy Woods

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