The Crime of Doctor Hallet
Seen it?1938 | 68 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
Doctor in jungle works on cure for fever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 735 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by S. Sylvan Simon
- Ralph BellamyDr. Paul Hallet
- Josephine HutchinsonDr. Mary Reynolds
- William GarganDr. Jack Murray
- Barbara ReadClaire Saunders
- John 'Dusty' KingDr. Phillip Saunders
- Charles StevensTalamu
- Honorable WuMolugi
- Nella WalkerMrs. Carpenter
- Eleanor HansenAnna
- Constance MooreSusan