Dr. Socrates
“ARMED WITH A DOCTOR'S KIT, HE FACED 1000 KILLERS!”
William DieterleCast
Paul Muni 
Ann Dvorak 
Barton MacLane 
Robert Barrat John Eldredge 
Hobart Cavanaugh
Credits
Written by: Robert Lord
Plot
Dr. Socrates gives up his brilliant surgical career at a prominent hospital following the death of his betrothed under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.
Sinekatalog’s take
Dr. Socrates (1935) is a German crime film directed by William Dieterle. It stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak and Barton MacLane. It runs 70 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (566 votes)
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