Quick Facts
DirectorArthur Lubin
Runtime1h 10m · 16
GenresCrime · Drama · Horror · Mystery · Science-fiction
Release1940-02-29
Film
Black Friday
1940· 16· 1h 10m· Crime· Drama· Horror· Mystery· Science-fiction
“A Reign Of HORROR... a man-made monster on the loose!”
University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.
1940-02-29
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorArthur Lubin
ScreenplayCurt Siodmak
Director of PhotographyElwood Bredell
Original Music ComposerFrank Skinner
EditorPhilip Cahn
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 12 crew)
Details
Released1940-02-29
Runtime1h 10m · 16
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures
Budget$125,750
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.0/10 · 58 votes
Original languageen
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