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While visiting France, a criminal psychologist tries to clear a disturbed young man of his father's murder.
Dr. Robert Ordway, the Crime Doctor, is called to China to assist in a case involving a stolen idol and a series of murders. He finds himself entangled in a web of deception, with multiple suspects and hidden motives.
This installment in the Crime Doctor series received a mixed to negative reception, often cited for its convoluted plot and uninspired direction. While Lionel Atwill's performance was noted, the film struggled to stand out among its peers.
A formulaic entry in a declining series.
The plot is unnecessarily complicated and lacks suspense.
Lionel Atwill's presence is the only notable aspect.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment points to it being an unremarkable crime procedural that failed to capture sustained interest.
This was the seventh film in Columbia Pictures' 'Crime Doctor' series, starring Lionel Atwill as Dr. Robert Ordway.
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When an old man is stabbed in Paris, the visiting "Dr. Ordway" (Warner Baxter) is called upon by his policeman friend to investigate. It soon turns out that the man's son looks like he is the prime suspect. Thing is, he has a limited grasp ...