

Before I Hang
1940-09-17 · 62 min · ★ 6.3
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
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- Directors
- Nick Grindé
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Boris KarloffDr. John Garth
Evelyn KeyesMartha Garth
Bruce BennettDr. Paul Ames
Don BeddoeCapt. McGraw
Edward Van SloanDr. Ralph Howard
Ben TaggartWarden Thompson
Pedro de CordobaVictor Sondini
Bertram MarburghStephen Barclay
Robert FiskeDistrict Attorney
Frank RichardsOtto Kron - Convict
Kenneth MacDonaldAnson, Prison Guard
Ernie AdamsSam - Hospital Prison Orderly
Edward EarleDr. Nichols
Richard FiskeMandish
George McKayReardon
John TyrrellSanders
Jack CheathamPatrolman Olson
Charles TrowbridgeJudge BradenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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