

The Corpse Vanishes
1942-05-08 · 63 min · ★ 4.3
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 LugosiDr. Lorenz
Luana WaltersPatricia Hunter
Tristram CoffinDr. Foster
Elizabeth RussellCountess Lorenz
Minerva UrecalFagah
Angelo RossittoToby
Frank MoranAngel
George EldredgeMike
Vince BarnettSandy
Kenneth HarlanEditor Keenan
Joan BarclayAlice Wentworth
Gwen KenyonPeggy WoodsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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