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A criminal psychologist investigates the murder of a veteran with amnesia.
Dr. Robert Adams, the Crime Doctor, is called upon to help a young woman who claims to have witnessed a murder. However, she suffers from amnesia, making her testimony unreliable and raising suspicions about her involvement. As Dr. Adams delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and potential danger, questioning who to trust and what really happened.
Crime Doctor's Man Hunt received mixed reviews, typical of many B-movies of the era. While praised for its suspenseful premise and Warner Baxter's solid performance, critics often pointed to a formulaic plot and a less-than-satisfying resolution. Audiences generally found it to be an adequate, if unexceptional, entry in the 'Crime Doctor' series.
Warner Baxter's performance as the Crime Doctor is a consistent highlight.
The film offers a reasonably engaging mystery with noirish undertones.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and lacking originality.
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The 'Crime Doctor' series, starring Warner Baxter in the title role, was a popular franchise for Columbia Pictures throughout the 1940s, with 'Crime Doctor's Man Hunt' being one of its later installments.
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Building on the now well trammelled theme of these "Crime Doctor" films, this time "Dr. Ordway" (Warner Baxter) is engaged by a man who is finding himself in strange parts of town with no idea how he got there. It's whilst investigating tha...
You will enjoy this movie although it becomes pretty obvious toward the end. It holds your interest and it's enjoyable to watch William Frawley in days before Fred Mertz and I Love Lucy.