The Return of Doctor X
When news reporter Walter Garrett arrives at the hotel room of bombshell actress Angela Merrova to conduct an interview, he finds her dead from multiple stab wounds. He returns with the police to find the hotel empty and the body vanished. Garrett writes about the incident but is fired when Merrova, alive and well, goes to the paper to complain. Now his only chance to get his job back is to find the truth, which involves the grisly scheme of a madman.
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Where can I watch The Return of Doctor X in the United States?
The Return of Doctor X is available to stream on Fawesome and Mometu in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Return of Doctor X for free?
The Return of Doctor X streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome and Mometu. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X scores 6.0 on The Movie Database and 5.7 on IMDb.
Who stars in The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X stars Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Dennis Morgan, and John Litel. Vincent Sherman is the director.
How long is The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X runs 1h 2m (62 minutes).
When did The Return of Doctor X come out?
The Return of Doctor X was released on November 23, 1939.
Which studio made The Return of Doctor X?
The Return of Doctor X was produced by First National Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.