The Walking Dead (1936)
The Walking Dead is a 1936 crime movie directed by Michael Curtiz, with a running time of 1h 6m. It stars Boris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez and Edmund Gwenn.
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
Quick answers
What is The Walking Dead about?
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
When was The Walking Dead released?
The Walking Dead was released on 29 February 1936.
How long is The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead runs 1h 6m.
Who made The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Cast
- Boris Karloff as John Ellman
- Ricardo Cortez as Nolan
- Edmund Gwenn as Dr. Evan Beaumont
- Marguerite Churchill as Nancy
- Warren Hull as Jimmy
- Barton MacLane as Loder
- Henry O'Neill as District Attorney Werner
- Joe King as Judge Roger Shaw
- Addison Richards as Prison Warden
- Paul Harvey as Blackstone
- Robert Strange as Merritt
- Joe Sawyer as 'Trigger' Smith