Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan, Dudley Digges, Una O'Connor, Henry Travers, Forrester Harvey, Holmes Herbert, E.E. Clive, Harry Stubbs, Donald Stuart, Merle Tottenham, Cedric Hardwicke, Vincent Price, Nan Grey, Virginia Bruce, John Barrymore, John Howard, Ilona Massey, Jon Hall, Peter Lorre, Leon Errol, John Carradine. Originally released as a motion picture in 1933 ; sequels released 1940-1944. Special features include Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed: a detailed look at the making of the classic horror film and its sequels by film historian Rudy Behlmer ; film historian Rudy Behlmer provides insightful commentary to the film on an aternate audio track ; Invisible Agent original theatrical trailer ; production photographs.
Contents:
Disc 1. The invisible man / produced by Carl Laemmle, directed by James Whale, screenplay by R.C. Sherriff (71 min.). -- Disc 2, side 1. The invisible man returns / directed by Joe May, screenplay by Joe May and Curt Siodmak (82 min.) ; The invisible woman / directed by A. Edward Sutherland, screenplay by Curt Siodmak, Joe May (73 min.) -- Disc 2, side 2. Invisible agent / directed by Edwin L. Marin, screenplay by Curt Siodmak (82 min.) ; The invisible man's revenge / produced and directed by Ford Beebe (78 min.).
Summary:
A scientist discovers how to make himself invisible but can't reverse the process. He realizes with terror that he has become a prisoner of his unseen self, and this unbearable state drives him to madness and murder.
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