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The Devil-Doll (1936)
Director: Tod Browning
Cast: Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank Lawton, Rafaela Ottiano
Runtime78 min
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Wrongfully convicted of a robbery and murder, Paul Lavond breaks out of prison with a genius scientist who has devised a way to shrink humans. When the scientist dies during the escape, Lavond heads for his lab, using the shrinking technology to get even with those who framed him and vindicate himself in both the public eye and the eyes of his daughter, Lorraine. When an accident leaves a crazed assistant dead, however, Lavond must again make an escape.
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The Devil-Doll is a 1936 horror/sci-fi film directed by Tod Browning. While not as critically acclaimed as some of Browning's earlier works, the film has gained a cult following and is considered an underrated entry in the director's filmography. The film currently has a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb, indicating a generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of classic horror and science fiction will enjoy the unique blend of genres in The Devil-Doll (1936), directed by the legendary Tod Browning. The film features a standout performance from Lionel Barrymore as a wrongfully convicted man who uses shrinking technology to enact his revenge, delivering a chilling and thought-provoking exploration of morality and the human condition.
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The Devil-Doll is a 1936 American horror film directed by Tod Browning and starring Lionel Barrymore and Maureen O'Sullivan. The film was loosely influenced by the novel Burn Witch Burn! (1932) by Abraham Merritt. It has become a cult film.
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