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The Invisible Man (1933)

โ€œH.G. Wellsโ€™ fantastic, out-of-this-world show!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 988 votes 1h 11m nr HorrorScience-fiction

#2 of 3 films from 1933 #48 of 1243 in horror

Directed by James Whale ยท Written by H. G. Wells, Philip Wylie, Preston Sturges, R.C. Sherriff

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Overview

After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.

Cast

Claude Rainsas Dr. Jack Griffin
Gloria Stuartas Flora Cranley
William Harriganas Dr. Arthur Kemp
Henry Traversas Dr. Cranley
Una O'Connoras Jenny Hall
Forrester Harveyas Herbert Hall
Holmes Herbertas Chief of Police
E. E. Cliveas Constable Jaffers
Dudley Diggesas Chief Detective
Harry Stubbsas Inspector Bird
Donald Stuartas Inspector Lane
Merle Tottenhamas Millie
Robert Adairas Detective Thompson (uncredited)
Edgar Barrieras Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateOctober 31, 1933
Runtime71 min (1h 11m) โ€” about the same as the 1933 average of 80 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$328,000
Box office$27,105 (0.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0024184

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Questions

How long is The Invisible Man?
The Invisible Man runs 71 minutes (1h 11m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Invisible Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 988 votes, which places it #2 of 3 films released in 1933 in this index (top 67%) and #48 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Invisible Man?
The Invisible Man was directed by James Whale. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Frankenstein (1931).
Who stars in The Invisible Man?
Claude Rains as Dr. Jack Griffin; Gloria Stuart as Flora Cranley; William Harrigan as Dr. Arthur Kemp; Henry Travers as Dr. Cranley; Una O'Connor as Jenny Hall; Forrester Harvey as Herbert Hall.
What is The Invisible Man rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Invisible Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29395.

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