Product Details

• Actors: Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins, Donald Crisp
• Directors: Anatole Litvak
• Format: NTSC, Black & White
• Subtitles: English, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001IYM4TM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,752 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Clitterhouse (Edward G. Robinson) is fascinated by the study of the physical and mental states of lawbreakers, so he joins a gang of jewel thieves for a closer look in this often amusing crime drama. Claire Trevor co-stars as a savvy crime queen, and Humphrey Bogart plays Rocks Valentine, whom Dr. C. calls "a magnificent specimen of pure viciousness." The movie also marks the start of one of film's most noteworthy collaborations. John Huston, who was to later direct Bogart in The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and The African Queen, co-wrote the screenplay of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "It's Bogart vs Robinson...who wins, I'm not a squealer, watch the film", February 20, 2011

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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (DVD)

Warner Bros. Pictures presents "THE AMAZING DR. CLITTERHOUSE" (1938) (87 min/B&W) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) -- Starring Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Jenkins, Donald Crisp, Gale Page & Max 'Slapsie Maxie' Rosenbloom

Directed by Anatole Litvak

Dr. Clitterhouse (Robinson) works his way into the mob earning everyone's trust even though they find the "professor" a little eccentric. All that is except Humphrey Bogart who resents his presence. Bogie as a vicious type who hates seeing how effortlessly the brilliant Clitterhouse (Robinson) takes leadership of his gang away from him. Bogie's character keeps looking for his opportunities, and even tries to freeze the doctor to death (leading to a powerful moment on the film when a furious Rosenbloom almost pounds him in retaliation).

It's Bogart vs Robinson. Who wins? Can't squeal on this caper, just watch and enjoy the movie and you'll see. This was before Bogie was a headliner and it's fun to see how he was developing his on screen persona. If you're a Bogie and Eddie G. fan, you'll love this one.

BIOS:
1 Anatole Litvak [Director]
Date of Birth: 10 May 1902 - Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Date of Death: 15 December 1974 - Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France

2. Edward G. Robinson [aka: Emmanuel Goldenberg]
Date of Birth: 12 December 1893 - Bucharest, Romania
Date of Death: 26 January 1973 - Hollywood, California

3. Humphrey Bogart
Date of Birth: 25 December 1899 - New York City, New York
Date of Death: 14 January 1957 - Los Angeles, California

4. Claire Trevor [aka: Claire Wemlinger]
Date of Birth: 8 March 1910 - New York City, New York
Date of Death: 8 April 2000 - Newport Beach, California

Mr. Jim's Ratings:
Quality of Picture & Sound: 4 Stars
Performance: 5 Stars
Story & Screenplay: 4 Stars
Overall: 4 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing]

Total Time: 87 min on DVD ~ Warner Bros. Pictures ~ (07/18/2006)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ENTERTAINING CURIOSITY, April 7, 2009

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David W. Wagner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (DVD)

This Broadway hit was purchased by Warners and Edward G. Robinson replaced Sir Cedric Hardwicke in the title role. All players seem to be having a good time and this is truly an out-of-the-ordinary crime drama. The scene where Detective Johnson is questioned by Dr. Clitterhouse is a gem. Supporting player Humphrey Bogart never cared for this film much, though. Perhaps that's why he always referred to it as "The Amazing Dr. Clitoris". Judge for yourself, since it's a fun way to spend 90 minutes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and intriguing Warner's production, December 11, 2008

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Douglas M - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (DVD)

"The Amazing Dr Clitterhouse", based on a London west end play, is an unusual Warner Brother's release of 1938, starring the great Edward G. Robinson as a surgeon with an intense interest in criminology. To assist his research, he infiltrates a crime ring. The film traces his switch from a pillar of society to a criminal up for conviction, but always retaining his cultured demeanour. It is full of unexpected twists capped by a terrific ending. Humphrey Bogart is on hand as a particularly dense and vicious hood and the brittle attractive Claire Trevor as his partner. The direction by Anatole Litvak is much smoother than the regular fast shooting Warner's style and Robinson, in particular, creates an ambiguous character who may in fact be insane.

The print of the film is excellent and there is the usual generous array of extras which we have come to expect from these Warner's releases. The commentary is shared between the often irritating Drew Casper of the breathless delivery and the erudite Richard Jewel of the unfortunate nasal drawl. Their content balances each other well even if the aural experience is unfortunate! The most interesting aspect of the commentary is the information about how the film overcame the rules of the censors. The original trailer is included as well as another for a lesser Warner's film "Racket Busters" which promises a much more exciting film than in fact was produced - good marketing. The newsreel is about G Men and the short film is one in a series on true adventures. They are OK. A bizarre musical short parades a series of children singing and dancing in a toy nightclub. You have to like kid performers to cope with this one though some of the tappers are very good. The quality of the sound and picture is poor. There are 2 radio versions of the film but I find these tedious. The obligatory cartoon is also OK.

The DVD is best value if purchased as part of the Warner's Gangster Collection Volume 4.