The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938)

In the fascinating world of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse, we follow the story of a highly esteemed Park Avenue physician who is consumed by a desire to unravel the mysteries of the criminal mind. Driven by a relentless obsession, Dr. Clitterhouse embarks on a daring exploration of this dark realm, choosing an unorthodox method: becoming a criminal himself. He meticulously plots and executes burglaries in the homes of his high society acquaintances, reveling in the adrenaline rush and carefully observing his own physiological reactions to the thrill of crime. In the course of his fourth high-end jewelry heist, Dr. Clitterhouse's path intriguingly intertwines with a band of professional thieves. Intrigued by their world, he ingratiates himself with Jo Keller, the alluring female fence, and Rocks Madison, a menacing sociopath at the helm of the gang. A peculiar alliance emerges from this encounter, with Dr. Clitterhouse orchestrating their robberies to increase the gang's earnings, while the hardened criminals become his unwitting lab rats, allowing their vital signs to be monitored. As this thrilling narrative unfolds, the dynamics within the gang grow increasingly complex. Jo Keller begins to develop feelings for the enigmatic doctor, and the gang's loyalty to their new mastermind stirs resentment in Rocks Madison. This growing tension, coupled with his paranoia, propels Rocks towards plotting the ultimate crime. The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a captivating tale of intrigue and suspense, where the boundaries between the lawful world and the criminal underworld blur, testing alliances and leading to an unpredictable climax.

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse is a crime movie featuring Edward G. Robinson.

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