Renaults secret and figures out the killers identity. Renaults secret visited 6 times, 1 visits today leave a reply cancel reply. The ghost of frankenstein complete set of 8 individual 8x10. The monster movie store sells studio dvds of rare, outofprint and hard to find classic horror and scifi films from the 20s to 40s. The monster movie store classic horrorscifi films on dvd.
Renaults secret 1942 harry lachman on allmovie a remake of the 1927 horror melodrama the wizard. Renaults secret, renault himself taunts and belittles the simple and childlike noel. This well done 58 minute film stars two horror masters, j. Why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. The image measures 570 800 pixels and is 78 kilobytes large. A scientist is attacked by his own creation when the ape he transformed into a human being turns vicious and deadly. Renault george zucco has been experimenting see also. The story was written by william bruckner and robert metzler. Secret code chapter 4paul kellyanne nagel 1942 original movie poster. Renaults secret, dvd, manufactured on demand, full frame, mono sound, ntsc format, horror, 024543586166. Each of the detailed ratings you select will result in a cumulative score for this film.
Renaults secret manufactured on demand, full frame. A great addition to your ape horror collection that was all the rage in the 30 s and 40 s. Renaults secret twentieth century fox 1942 its another monster monkey monday with tabonga, here at the dungeon this well done 58 minute film stars two horror masters, j. For the new film, surgery and blood transfusion and body chemical realigning would do to have george zucco alter his big ape into j. Robert didnt write much else and i havent seen any of it. Several murders coincide with dr forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions. A young man visits his fiancie in a remote french villa where her scientist father george zucco resides. The production was directed by harry lachman and is a b movie with both mad scientist and monster themes. Unfortunately for renault, the ape is anything but grateful and deeply resents being torn. Sure, its another ape movie, like gorilla at large or white pongo, but this one has a bit of a twist to it. Unfortunately for renault, the ape is anything but grateful and. His many other movie credits include belle starr 1941, the love of edgar allan poe 1942, dr.
Renaults secret, 1942, directed by harry lachman, with j. Renault s secret 1942 is a good example of a successful and fun b movie. Carrol naish, shepperd strudwick, lynne roberts, george zucco. After a series of mysterious murders, larry discovers dr. This one has lots of fun bits including a scrapbook of the gorillas progress and a big monkey fun finale. Not the most memorable and probably not quite the cult gem one searches old movies for, but worth a look for fans of its type old black and white mysterythrillers. Loosely inspired by gaston phantom of the opera leroux s novel balaoo. Renaults secret 1942, although occasionally he got an opportunity to shine as with the polka dot ballet, which he composed for the film the gangs all here 1943. Renaults secret and dragonwyck each of these horror classics has been restored and. The melodrama was produced by sigmund neufeld, directed by sam newfield, written by fred myton, and stars george zucco, glenn strange, johnny downs, and anne nagel the film s storyline concerns a mad scientist who has been. Larry forbessheppard strudwickarrives in a remote french village to visit his fiancee lynne roberts who. Carrol naish, george zucco at the best online prices at ebay. Thanks to the notsolow budget, directing is polished and controlled, acting generally acceptable.
A followup to foxs 2007 release fox horror classics vol. Renaults secret, a film fox released one month before the undying monster and based on a book by a more famous author than jessie douglas kerruish. Renaults secret is a 1942 american horror mystery film. No time to marry is a 1938 american comedy film directed by harry lachman and starring richard arlen, mary astor and lionel stander. Renault, his niece and his strange assistant, noel. Renaults secret 1942 movie trailer midnite horror tv. There, he begins to suspect that not only is the good doctor hiding a dark secret, but his assistants may not be the people they say they are. Renault s secret 1942 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Renaults secret 1942 a scientist is attacked by his own creation when the ape he transformed into a human being turns vicious and deadly. Some films may be listed here pending final clearance. Motion pictures featuring monkeys and apes primate. Renault s mysterious assistant, who has a strange attraction to renault s daughter. Guests appearances are confirmed subject to unforeseen circumstances. Carrol the monster maker naish and george the flying serpent zucco.
The complete prc michael shayne mystery collection classicflix silver series. Carrol naish, john shepperd, lynne roberts, at turner classic movies. Renault, because a rainstorm has washed out the bridge, forbes must stay at the local inn, where he meets two of renaults servants, gruff gardener rogell, an exconvict from a family of criminals, and gentle, sensitive noel, the. Renault discovers that a combination of surgery and drugs can give an ape almost human intelligence. For universal pictures, here is the complete set of 8, individual, 8x10 prints not all 8 printed on one 11x17 sheet taken directly from our set for the classic horror the ghost of frankenstein, starring lon chaney jr.
Kirk douglas, the centennial collection 2016 box set of eight of the star. The film is itself a wonderful quickie at 58 minutes with marvelous performances by all performers, especially zucco and naish. May 01, 2015 he continued to struggle to gain recognition while relegated to b horror films like the undying monster 1942 and dr. Among his mixed results are the members of his household, most notably the handyman noel j. Carrol naish, shepperd strudwick, lynne roberts, harry lachman. Renault george zucco and his little secrets including his mentally challenged assistant j. As with their first, welcome set, fox horror classics, vol. Carrol naish and shepperd strudwick is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It was made by 20th century fox studios and was filmed in. Larry forbes travels to a tiny french village, where he crosses paths with dr.
Renault george zucco and his apelike manservant noel. There was a time a long time ago when an afternoon or a night at the movies really meant it. There he meets noel, a strange hulking manservant of his fiancees uncle, dr. Dr renault s secret was written by william bruckner and robert f metzler and directed by harry lachman.
Robert renault, uncle of his fiancee madelon, who is idolized by renaults assistant, a strange emigre from java. When the man switches rooms with a local drunk, and the drunk is murdered, suspicion. Fox horror classics collection volume 2 dragonwyck. It was made by 20th century fox studios and was filmed in black and white. Carrol naish and shepperd strudwick on dvd and bluray.
The winner of the outstanding motion picture later. It is loosely based on the 1911 novel balaoo by gaston leroux. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. An amazing proformance by j carrol naish as the heart breakingly human apeman. Scene from twin beds 1942 vintage movie still ebay.
Renaults secret is a 1942 film about a man who visits a mysterious doctor. New thriller horror movies 2017 part 2 english full length horror film. Renaults secret is a fine mad doctor flick that feels like a variation on the frankensteins monster myth in gorilla sauce. Featuring performances from menacing horror icons bela lugosi and vincent price, plus the smoldering gene tierney, among others, the fox horror classics volume two threedisc dvd set includes three terrifying films chandu the magician, dr.
The image measures 1931 2943 pixels and is 1093 kilobytes large. Renaults secret, from 1942, is the real article in terms of horror, with zucco as. Renaults bizarre assistant, who has more than a few apelike tendencies. Lush black and white moody, dark, rich with shadows and depth. Renaults secret, and its not merely that he doesnt. Fox horror classics collection volume 2 dragonwyck chandu. The film is no masterpiece, but a something of a diamond in the rough at a time when scifi was going through something of a slump at the movies. Robert renault, uncle of his fiancee madelon, who is idolized by renaults. Gaston leroux, who published the phantom of the opera in 1911, cheribibi in 1916 this was the basis for the quite interesting 1931 mgm film the. It was the last feature film for william, he would go on to direct a lot of tv, including episodes of the lone ranger, the loretta young show, maverick, surfside 6 and bonanza. Film running times are approximate and this schedule is subject to change without notice.
The mad monster is a 1942 american black and white horror film, produced and distributed by poverty row studio producers releasing corporation. Renaults secret movie posters from movie poster shop. He began his film career in the title character role in the film joaquin murrieta 1938, followed by flight command 1940. Renault s secret 1942 a sound remake of the silent balaoo. Larry forbes shepperd strudwick visits the chateau of dr. Larry forbessheppard strudwickarrives in a remote french village to visit his fiancee lynne roberts who lives with her scientist father dr. Carrol naish and shepperd strudwick is not a classic horror picture in most senses of the word as theres nobody slipping into a coffin by day or staggering around in linen wrappings. Two out of the three films they are chandu the magician 1932, dr.
Renaults secret dvd manufactured on demand, full frame, mono sound, ntsc format at. Renaults secret 1942 selected by cool ghoul imdb entry these october horror movie challenge threads are for the discussion of the films in the 31 film subset. Feb 03, 2010 why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. David raksin fathers of film music, part 10 movie music uk. Born john shepperd, he was a durable performer of film, television and stage. Renault discovers that a combination of surgery and drugs. The movie s screenplay was inspired by the lost 1927 film, the wizard, based on a novel by gaston leroux. George zucco full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Renaults secret featurette restoration comparison original theatrical trailer. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer.