The Face of Marble
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| The Face of Marble | |
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| Directed by | William Beaudine |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | Jeffrey Bernerd |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | William Austin |
| Music by | Edward J. Kay |
Production company | Hollywood Pictures Corporation |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Face of Marble is a 1946 American horror film directed by William Beaudine and starring John Carradine, Claudia Drake and Robert Shayne.[1]
The plot of the movie revolves around Dr. Charles Randolph, a scientist who is conducting experiments in the hopes of transferring the brain of a dying man into the body of a cadaver. His experiments lead to the creation of a monstrous, living statue that becomes a deadly threat to those around it.
The film combines elements of science fiction and horror, and it is known for its atmospheric and eerie tone. It's a B-movie from the 1940s and is considered a cult classic by some fans of vintage horror films.
Cast
- John Carradine as Dr. Charles Randolph
- Claudia Drake as Elaine Randolph
- Robert Shayne as Dr. David Cochran
- Maris Wrixon as Linda Sinclair
- Willie Best as Shadrach
- Thomas E. Jackson as Inspector Norton
- Rosa Rey as Maria
- Neal Burns as Jeff, fingerprint expert
- Donald Kerr as 2nd Photographer
- Allan Ray as 1st Photographer
Release
Home media
The film was released on DVD by Shout Factory on October 1, 2013, as a part of its "Timeless Horror" movie pack. It was later released by VFN on August 7, 2018.[2]