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The Climax

19441h 26mGeorge Waggner
IMDb 5.4

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"The screen's classic of suspense!"

Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.

MusicHorrorThriller
OperaObsessionBased On Play Or MusicalSingerMurderMad DoctorSingingOpera HouseHypnotism

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What is The Climax (1944) about?

Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.

Who stars in The Climax?

The Climax stars Boris Karloff (Dr. Friedrich Hohner), Susanna Foster (Angela Klatt), Turhan Bey (Franz Munzer), Gale Sondergaard (Luise), Thomas Gomez (Count Seebruck). The film was directed by George Waggner.

How long is The Climax?

The Climax has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1944.

Is The Climax worth watching?

The Climax holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Music, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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