A small-town doctor gets roped into helping a notorious bank robber..
Should you watch Dr. Socrates today? If you’re into snappy pre-code era tension, absolutely. If you need big, splashy set pieces and modern pacing, you might find this one a bit dusty. It’s for the folks who appreciate a film that doesn't waste breath on exposition.Paul Muni is the main draw here, playing a doctor who ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William Dieterle
F. Martin Thornton
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"Should you watch Dr. Socrates today? If you’re into snappy pre-code era tension, absolutely. If you need big, splashy set pieces and modern pacing, you might find this one a bit dusty. It’s for the folks who appreciate a film that doesn't waste breath on exposition.Paul Muni is the main draw here, playing a doctor who is just trying to mind his own business. He brings a weary, sharp-witted exhaustion to the role that feels entirely real. You can see the gears turning behind his eyes every time h..."
Mary C. McCall Jr., Robert Lord, W.R. Burnett
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