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The Return of Doctor X (1939): movie guide
The Return of Doctor X (1939) is a Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery running about 62 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.0/10 from 65 votes. Notable cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Dennis Morgan. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1939-11-23
- Runtime: 62 min
- TMDB: 6.0/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1939-11-23
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What is The Return of Doctor X about?
When news reporter Walter Garrett arrives at the hotel room of bombshell actress Angela Merrova to conduct an interview, he finds her dead from multiple stab wounds. He returns with the police to find the hotel empty and the body vanished. Garrett writes about the incident but is fired when Merrova, alive and well, goes to the paper to complain. Now his only chance to get his job back is to find the truth, which involves the grisly scheme of a madman.
Cast highlights
The Return of Doctor X features Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Dennis Morgan, John Litel, Lya Lys. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1939-11-23. Runtime: 62 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (65 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Return of Doctor X?
- The Return of Doctor X is listed as Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Return of Doctor X?
- The Return of Doctor X runs about 62 minutes.
- Who stars in The Return of Doctor X?
- Cast highlights include Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Dennis Morgan, John Litel, Lya Lys.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Return of Doctor X?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
