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Science fiction classic about a chemist who discovers an invisibility formula. The scientist has a great laugh for a while, until he realises that its nasty side effects include megalomania and insanity. During increasingly brief lucid intervals, he tries desperately to find an antidote; but when the drug holds sway, he terrorises his small village, leaving a trail of murder and destruction.

Keywords:

Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Science Fiction, Based-on-Novel, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1933) (4 Star)

Cast:

Claude Rains	.... The Invisible Man
Gloria Stuart	.... Flora Cranley
William Harrigan	.... Doctor Kemp
Henry Travers	.... Doctor Cranley
Una O'Connor	.... Jenny Hall Innkeeper's Wife
Forrester Harvey	.... Bill Hall Innkeeper

Supporting Cast:

Holmes Herbert	.... Chief of Police
E.E. Clive	.... Constable Jaffers
Dudley Digges	.... Chief Detective
Harry Stubbs	.... Inspector Bird
Donald Stuart	.... Inspector Lane
Merle Tottenham	.... Millie Maid at Inn

Directors:

James Whale

Writers:

R.C. Sherriff
H.G. Wells