A criminal psychologist treats an artist whose blackouts coincide with a series of murders.
Dr. Robert Ordway, the 'Crime Doctor,' becomes involved when a former patient, a wealthy industrialist, dies under suspicious circumstances. Ordway's investigation reveals a complex web of greed, blackmail, and deceit involving the deceased's family and associates. He must race against time to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again, potentially implicating himself.
As a B-movie from Columbia Pictures, 'The Crime Doctor's Warning' received modest critical attention. Reviews generally noted its competent direction and performance from Warner Baxter, but often found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other noir thrillers of the era. It was seen as a serviceable entry in the popular 'Crime Doctor' series.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce due to its age and classification as a B-movie. Those that exist generally acknowledge it as a competent, albeit unremarkable, crime thriller from the 1940s.
This film is part of the 'Crime Doctor' series, which starred Warner Baxter as Dr. Robert Ordway, a former criminal who uses his expertise to help the police solve crimes.
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