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The Climax (1944)

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Runtime: 86 mins

Synopsis: The house physician of Vienna's Royal Theater falls madly in love with their newest diva, only to murder her when success threatens to take her away. Years later, when another new star arrives with an identical voice, her young boyfriend and the doctor vie over the young soprano's fate.... The house physician of Vienna's Royal Theater falls madly in love with their newest diva, only to murder her when success threatens to take her away. Years later, when another new star arrives with an identical voice, her young boyfriend and the doctor vie over the young soprano's fate. [More]

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Starring: Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Gale Sondergaard, Thomas Gomez

Director: George Waggner
Screenwriter: Curt Siodmak, Lynn Starling
Producer: George Waggner
Composer: Edward Ward

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Jun 8, 1996

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The dullest horror film to ever come from Universal.

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It's a minor Karloff vehicle that had the right idea, but which didn't stick to it.

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Film review: Fairly good movie with excellent singing. Hard to beat Susanna Foster!
by: Jon7 7/28/02

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