The Climax

(1944)Directed by George Waggner86 minMusic, Horror, Thriller
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.

Boris Karloffas Dr. Friedrich Hohner
Susanna Fosteras Angela Klatt
Turhan Beyas Franz Munzer
Thomas Gomezas Count Seebruck
June Vincentas Marcellina
George Dolenzas Amato Roselli
Ludwig Stösselas Carl Baumann
Jane Farraras Jarmila Vadek
Lotte Steinas Mama Hinzl
Scotty Beckettas The King
William Edmundsas Leon, Theatre Concierge
Maxwell Hayesas Count Romburg
Dorothy Lawrenceas Miss Metzger
Bella Lewitzkyas Dancer (Uncredited)
Jack Richardsonas Musical Conductor (Uncredited)
PBPolly Baileyas Cleaning Woman (Uncredited)
Stuart Holmesas King's Consul (Uncredited)
Eddie Poloas Stagehand (Uncredited)
PPPaul Poweras Reporter (Uncredited)
Ernie Adamsas Man in Audience Next to Franz (Uncredited)
Gertrude Astoras Woman in Audience Behind Franz (Uncredited)
Grace Cunardas Backstage Maid (Uncredited)