The Invisible Ray (1935) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
The Invisible Ray (1935) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.40/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.3/10
The Invisible Ray Plot Synopsis:
Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance. He exposes himself to the highly toxic radiation of the meteorite, and while an antidote devised by Dr. Benet saves him from death by radiation poisoning, his naked touch causes instant death to others. Back in London, the benefits of the meteorite's controlled radiation offer Dr. Benet an opportunity to restore eyesight to the blind. The antidote's toxicity excites Prof. Rukh into paranoid rages as he seeks revenge against the members of his expedition, who he accuses of stealing his discovery for their own glory.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A scientist becomes murderous after discovering, and being exposed to the radiation of, a powerful new element called Radium X.
Tagline: Delving into new, strange fields of mystery!
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The Invisible Ray Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1935 (more 1935 movies)
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Invisible Ray Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 20, 1936
Writers: John Colton, Howard Higgin, Douglas Hodges
Producers: Edmund Grainger, Fred S. Meyer
Musicians: Franz Waxman
Cinematographers: George Robinson
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The Invisible Ray (1935) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Invisible Ray Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Karloff | ... | Dr. Janos Rukh (as Karloff) |
| Bela Lugosi | ... | Dr. Felix Benet |
| Frances Drake | ... | Diana Rukh |
| Frank Lawton | ... | Ronald Drake |
| Violet Kemble Cooper | ... | Mother Rukh |
| Walter Kingsford | ... | Sir Francis Stevens |
| Beulah Bondi | ... | Lady Arabella Stevens |
| Frank Reicher | ... | Professor Meiklejohn (Mendelssohn in end credits) |
| Paul Weigel | ... | Monsieur Noyer |
| Georges Renavent | ... | Chief of the Surete (as Georges Renevant) |
| Ernie Adams | ... | (uncredited) |
| Ricca Allen | ... | Bystander (uncredited) |
| Charles Bastin | ... | French Newsboy (uncredited) |
| May Beatty | ... | Mme. LeGrand (uncredited) |
| Ted Billings | ... | Counterman (uncredited) |
| Ernest A. Bouveron | ... | French Newsboy (uncredited) |
| Helen Brown | ... | Blind Girl''s Mother (uncredited) |
| Daisy Bufford | ... | Infant''s Mother (uncredited) |
| André Cheron | ... | Surete Official Checking Names (uncredited) |
| Alex Chivra | ... | Cook (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Boris Karloff, as Dr. Janos Rukh (as Karloff), passed away at age 81 in Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: ? | Karloff Boris | Karloff - Bela Lugosi, as Dr. Felix Benet, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Olt Arisztid | Mr. Blasko | Albert Lugesi | Belo Lugosi | Béla Lugosi | Mr. Bela Lugosi | Lugosi | Arisztid Olt - Frances Drake – Diana Rukh
- Frank Lawton, as Ronald Drake, passed away at age 64 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Violet Kemble Cooper, as Mother Rukh, passed away at age 74 in Westmoreland Sanitarium, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Violet Kemble-Cooper - Walter Kingsford, as Sir Francis Stevens, passed away at age 76 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Beulah Bondi, as Lady Arabella Stevens, passed away at age 91 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Frank Reicher, as Professor Meiklejohn (Mendelssohn in end credits), passed away at age 89 in Playa del Rey, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: George H. Lloyd | Frank Reichert - Paul Weigel, as Monsieur Noyer, passed away at age 84 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Paul Weigle | Paul Wiegle - Georges Renavent – Chief of the Surete (as Georges Renevant)
- Ernie Adams, as (uncredited), passed away at age 62 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Ernest Adams | Ernie S. Adams - Ricca Allen, as Bystander (uncredited), passed away at age 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Rica Allen | Ricca K. Allen - Charles Bastin – French Newsboy (uncredited)
- May Beatty – Mme. LeGrand (uncredited)
- Ted Billings, as Counterman (uncredited), passed away at age 67 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Teddy Billings
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