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(1937) Tod Slaughter, Jack Livesey, Marjorie Taylor, Ian Colin, D. J. Williams. Great fun as Tod maniacally abuses the inmates of the prison he administrates. He seems to relish handing out punishment. There is, of course, an innocent man sent to prison and into Tod’s evil clutches. This is, perhaps, the most evil character Tod ever portrayed—a true insidious villain from start to finish. The final scene with Tod as a captive in his own madhouse, grinding away at the wheel of death, is a grim delight. Beautiful B&W gothic cinematography. From 35mm.
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