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Phantom of the Rue Morgue
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue

1954-03-27 · 83 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller · Crime · Mystery · Horror

When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.

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Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Karl MaldenKarl MaldenDr. Marais
Claude DauphinClaude DauphinInsp. Bonnard
Patricia MedinaPatricia MedinaJeanette
Steve ForrestSteve ForrestProf. Paul Dupin
Allyn Ann McLerieAllyn Ann McLerieYvonne (as Allyn McLerie)
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoJacques the One-Eyed
Veola VonnVeola VonnArlette
Dolores DornDolores DornCamille
Merv GriffinMerv GriffinGeorges Brevert
Paul RichardsPaul RichardsRene the Knife-thrower
Rolfe SedanRolfe SedanLeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
Erin O'Brien-MooreErin O'Brien-MooreWardrobe Woman
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyMaurice
Abdullah AbbasShow Spectator (uncredited)
Rico AlanizRico AlanizGendarme (uncredited)
Fred AldrichFred AldrichBarfly (uncredited)
Monya AndreShow Spectator (uncredited)
Larry ArnoldLarry ArnoldGendarme (uncredited)
Richard AvondeRichard AvondeVendor (uncredited)
Baynes BarronBaynes BarronCircus Manager (uncredited)

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