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A criminal psychologist tries to clear his patient of arson charges.
Dr. Robert Ordway, the "Crime Doctor", is called to assist the police with a baffling murder case. The victim, a wealthy businessman, was found dead in his study, and all evidence points to his young nephew. As Ordway delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, hidden motives, and a potential conspiracy involving several individuals with reasons to want the victim silenced.
While not a standout entry in the Crime Doctor series, "The Crime Doctor's Diary" received generally mixed to positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful plot and Warner Baxter's performance. Some critics found the mystery a bit convoluted, but it was considered an adequate B-movie thriller for its time.
Fans of the Crime Doctor series generally enjoyed the latest installment.
The film offers a decent mystery with a satisfactory resolution.
Warner Baxter's portrayal of Dr. Ordway remains a consistent strength.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Crime Doctor's Diary' is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews.
This film was the last in the popular 'Crime Doctor' series starring Warner Baxter, which began in 1943.
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Three years into a sentence for arson, "Carter" (Stephen Dunne) is out on parole thanks to the intervention of "Dr. Ordway" (Warner Baxter) whose testimony on his sanity was instrumental in incarcerating him in the first place. Now free, he...