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The Invisible Ray
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The Invisible Ray

1936-01-20 · 79 min · ★ 6.3

Science Fiction · Horror · Thriller

Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.

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Directors
Lambert Hillyer
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Janos Rukh
Bela LugosiBela LugosiDr. Felix Benet
Frank LawtonFrank LawtonRonald Drake
Frances DrakeFrances DrakeDiana Rukh
Violet Kemble CooperViolet Kemble CooperMother Rukh
Beulah BondiBeulah BondiLady Arabella Stevens
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordSir Francis Stevens
Paul WeigelPaul WeigelMonsieur Noyer
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherProfessor Meiklejohn
Georges RenaventGeorges RenaventChief of the Surete
May BeattyMay BeattyMme. LeGrand (uncredited)
Paul McAllisterPaul McAllisterPapa LaCosta (uncredited)
Nydia WestmanNydia WestmanBriggs (uncredited)
Ynez SeaburyYnez SeaburyCeleste (uncredited)
Robert GravesRobert GravesGendarme (uncredited)

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