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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Movie Review Summary

Actors: Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, Claire Trevor, Donald Crisp

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THE AMAZING DR. CLITTERHOUSE is a movie directed by Anatole Litvak in 1938.
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In order to observe the criminal mind, Dr. Clitterhouse becomes a jewel robber himself. He eventually crosses the path of Humphrey Bogart and his gang and soon teams up with them in order to observe them in action. Just how far will Dr. Clitterhouse go in the name of science?
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Plot & Themes

Comedy, primarily    -   Yes Time/era of movie:    -   1930's-1950's Crime & Scandal    -   Yes Comedy or Parody about    -   criminals

Main Character

Identity:    -   Male Profession/status:    -   doctor Age:    -   40's-50's Ethnicity/Nationality    -   White American

Setting

United States    -   Yes

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Is this movie based on a    -   play

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