The Crime Doctor's Warning 1945 / William Castle

Movie Description
Title: The Crime Doctor's Warning
Year: 1945
Type: Public Domain
Quality: Other
Resolution: 640 x 480
Director: William Castle
Stars: Warner Baxter, John Litel, Dusty Anderson
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[@winonamassingill7895]

I think that I’m getting addicted to these movies. They’re clean, clever and always some mystery involved. Besides, Dr Ordway is kind hearted and always willing to help someone and he’s good looking too. I like the inspector too. He always welcomes Ordways help and is not jealous of him.

[@alext8828]

Me too. I've seen 3 or 4 in the last 12 hours. I'm getting them all mixed up with each other. I thought this movie had the bad guy from the last movie. I need to sit down and get a grip on myself.

[@ruthmaryrose]

Agreed. I’m just sorry that there aren’t more of them.

[@wayneb8495]

@@alext8828 You need to make an appointment with Dr. Ordway!

[@laradavenport903]

Remember he was a criminal, not a regular "nice" person in society.

[@arlenesenk1650]

I like the doctor his style manners bad guy went good

[@aadamtx]

Coulter Irwin ("Clive") was brought to Hollywood by Warner Brothers along with a half-dozen other potential actors. Sadly, although he had a string of bit parts throughout the 40s and 50s, THE CRIME DOCTOR'S WARNING was the highlight of his career. After his film/tv career fizzled, he became a radio announcer in Southern California and died not too long ago in Las Vegas.

[@JstMee2]

Some of my very favorite actors played rolls like these in several movie series.. ❤❤

[@SemperFighting]

Thank you, that's interesting.

[@teddybear8517]

There is a quality all of its own in these movies, and what is more manners and no gratuitous violence to enhance the story.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

and you never hear the F word at all let alone in every setntene like now.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Petal Poppy or the D word As if a person believes that is his only attribute

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

I cant believe I’ve been so ignorant I’ll never forgive myself

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Those were truly the good old days. At 74, I remember manners and movies with good stories and no sensationalism.

THE 1940s Known for ethnic strife and lynchings but people had manners, "please hold this rope, please march in a orderly fashion in this gas chamber... And how respectful the Japanese are...

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

Watched all these . Watched them again. So different from today's rubbish.

[@deborahduthie4519]

Really good acting. A wonderful series. This is thee first time watching these little movies. Totally enjoyable crime series that unravels those tricky bits through level-headed psychological deductions.

[@sheristewart3940]

Wow, what a denouement! Had me guessing all the way through! Thanks for uploading this gem!

[@theresaholguin699]

Warner Baxter was a handsome man. Especially in his early career. Still good looking in the 1940's. Great series! I never have seen or heard of these movies

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

Theresa Holguin me either

[@CHCLA6779]

I thought I had seen every mystery series from the 30s and 40s (too many hours doing the ironing on Saturdays in L.A. in the 60s - lots of old movies on local channels!) But had never seen these. Glad I found them!!! Lots of fun.

[@theresaholguin699]

@@CHCLA6779 yes very good and enjoyable. I love the older movies. None of this stuff of today

[@deborahwashington8748]

I wish everyone would have a good time watching these series they are so entertaining and worth watching. Good job

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

I always admired the ability of the writers to pack so much story in a movie a little over an hour long. That's how you could have a double feature or get out in time to have a drink or something to eat after the movie. I can picture my dad walking out of the Maryland or Colonial Theater and having a burger and Coke at the Snow White Grill with my mother about this time. I wonder if they saw this movie?

[@openview8463]

I watch modern movies on fast forward. They have so little content and what there is is usually irrelevant or objectionable. I can watch a modern movie in less than ten minutes.

[@bp.andrewherron8539]

What a nice thought to have,

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

This is so transparent I’m ashamed I didn’t see it before, Mr. Smith. I must be more stupid than I thought.

[@patheim8623]

Bp. Andrew Herron 72

[@tomdooley4226]

They probably did, I'd bet!

[@gonulg1851]

Yet another brilliant episode of 'the crime doctor' series.Thanks for the upload. 👍

[@maryowen1722]

I love these Crime Doctor movies👏🏼👏🏼❤

[@mortimerzilch2608]

my mother had had a silhouette done of herself and kept it in her room. popular then.

[@anashomestead5919]

Packed with plenty of strange, it will keep you interested in the outcome!

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Nice

[@seanledden4397]

This movie is fascinating because, 15 years before Hitchock's "Psycho," it was dealing with similar themes.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Along with his many other attributes, he is kind and encouraging to others. Crime Doctor is the man of my dreams.

[@peterpiper7441]

I somewhat resemble crime doctor. :)

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Come up and see me sometime 😉🌝. !

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Peter Piper the offer still stands...... After you’ve eliminated all the others (I can’t stand crowds)

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

PS I hope to here from you by 2031.

[@winonamassingill7895]

And to top it off, he’s quite good looking. 👌👌👌👌👌🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👨🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

The Crime Doctor possesses the rare quality of seeing the big picture as well as noticing and adjusting details. Love and adore this guy.

[@sherrihinton8567]

Wow. Our good Crime Doctor did it again. Terrific show. Thank you

[@Marie70272]

I’m addicted to old black & white movies..born in 1940 maybe that has a lot to do with it..😂😂

[@blancatirado576]

I love this series! Thanks for posting ❤️

[@chriskerckhove620]

I very much like the calming background ambiance of these films. The pace of modern films is too fast and excited as if to make one seam a little boaring..no, a better pace of life, no stress.

[@Red23165]

I just found this movie I enjoy watching the movie like these classic movies you won’t see again today I cherish watching theses movies those days are long gone just like good old 70’s and 80’s rock n roll never see those days again

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Life can be cyclical. Those cherished parts of our past, come back around. Clothing, decor, hair, music etc.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

For me, the movies, music and other works of art keep us connected to those beautiful days. As time goes by, our lives become richer with accumulated layers of culture. We are blessed.

[@louisboyce9888]

⁰p.0

[@acathysmom2616]

@@jacquelinejanz8466 A

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Alma Hutchinson WKRP season 3 ep 2

[@thomasknight1190]

Another great picture they don’t make them anymore

[@walterwheeler5465]

I enjoyed this movie in the "Crime Doctor" series. Warner Baxter is so very good in the role of Dr. Ordway.

[@barbaraannehowell4601]

8901

[@gloriaalexander3448]

I never knew about the Dr Ordway movies until recently when I started watching them on 1940’s mystery movies on You Tube and I enjoy them immensely.

[@DavidRice111]

Of all I've seen Baxter in, "The Crime Doctor" was his best effort~ he truly found his niche!

[@marciatrapuzzano8742]

I was hooked on Crime Doctor ad am so glad to be able to view in on you tube. Acting is great and so are storylines. Love watching vintage b/w movies!

[@Alan-rh1el]

Another good adventure for The Crime Doctor thanks for posting.

[@mchapman132]

Good old black and white mysteries are the best. The crap they put out today is revolting.

[@mariaferreras5411]

Great movies. The old cars! Phones! Ladies in hats and beautiful outfits. We laugh at the forensics. No cell phones but phone books. Love them.

[@AA-hy6nb]

That poor beautiful model! She got married to an old ugly man, and he has killed her! Young girls should definitely avoid getting involved with old men.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Age has nothing to do with compatibility. What God has blessed, no one can curse.

[@MichaelGunner123]

And vice - versa!

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Not sure which one this is. Take a number

[@susanfaulkner2304]

​@@jacquelinejanz8466yes it does.

[@alext8828]

These movies have great dialogue. It's very convincing.

[@stuart8663]

Just making an observation that the Gallery Owner's character was played so naturally as if he was that person in real life. Relaxed, unfussed acting. Superb casting back in 1945

[@gailjarvis2592]

The great Miles Mander. One of the stellar "character actors" of the 40's period. A fine actor. Like a fine theater actor, he managed to disguise himself with each new character. Never one performance was the same. Watch him in "The Three Musketeers" with Don Ameche. He's fine. - A great career.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Your observation is on point. Very relaxed, I fussed and natural. An ideal state of being, to which we should all aspire.

[@MichaelGunner123]

Gallery owner played a retired judge in a Sherlock Holmes film "The Scarlet Claw"....love me some Basil Rathbone.

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

A great series of mysteries and police investigations.

[@shirleyrandle3138]

Hope to see more of Warner Baxter as crime doc. Enjoyed the series

[@theresaholguin699]

Shirley you can to KZbin type in the crime doctor and all of the movies come up. I have been watching Warner Baxter's the crime doctor movies

[@jolynnebrumbach6089]

aaah man, i've watched every episode, wish there were more. :)

[@DavidRice111]

I've felt the same about other series- Sherlock Holmes with Basil Rathbone, the Charlie Chan films, but most of all~ the Inspector Hornleigh movies!!

[@jolynnebrumbach6089]

@@DavidRice111 i actually think jeremy brett makes a better sherlock holmes , but i really like nigel bruce as the better dr.watson.

[@sjr7822]

The writers never get the credit they deserve

[@terrymoore5000]

I love the sound on these old movies 😁💕so loud and clear 👍

[@markktiller3]

so much better than todays ,boring ,movies!

[@aadamtx]

For as many times as Dr. Ordway has been hit over the head, you think he'd have major brain damage by the end of the series! ;-) Thanks for the upload - another great flick!

[@DavidRice111]

Aye~ I've thought the same with many film 'heroes' of those days! Kinda like Timex~ Takes a lickin' & keeps on tickin' !

[@tomdooley4226]

Crime Doctor series is interesting, entertaining, and each film is just lots of fun to watch!

[@LB-px9td]

I’ve always liked old movies. Never had seen these. Watched the thin man series. I came upon these by coincidence, they are so hokey , but, they hook you. Before you know it I found myself watching all ten of them. I’m glad I did it was fun! Thanks for posting them

[@Sch00lbu5]

William Castle knew how to direct an interesting movie. Wasn't that Inspector one of the major henchmen in the first movie?

[@johngreen3543]

Yes, John Litel played one of the three henchman in the first one.

[@angelamagruder5911]

You know at first I thoughy these were just mystery shows in spotadic series,but then later I noticed these were actual a weekly show series,it has become more interesting and so now I am enjoying better,thanks.

[@MichaelGunner123]

What is a spotadic series?

[@damienpepper2254]

@@MichaelGunner123 Yes, I thoughy that someone would ask that question. Cheers.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Just put a gun to my head.. NOW

[@piehound]

Spooky. But fascinating. Also enjoyed seeing Miles Mander as the baddie. See him in PRIMROSE PATH (1940) with Ginger Rogers and Joel McCrea.

[@chirellealanalooney7895]

I really like this movie you are showing us.

[@huntingthekaiser6490]

Warner Baxter from Columbus, Ohio. All these middle-aged leading men sounded like were educated in posh schools in New England.

[@lamonthamilton667]

The Polish comes from a Age where Moral Law ruled and Right made Might, see the first in the series to acknowledge this. What a Grand Age that was Class at it's BEST.

[@DavidRice111]

Don't get freaked~ it's just normal education from decades ago, as it was meant to be- before dim'ocrats got hold of our schools.

[@hellokitty777able]

Really well done series. Thank you for posting.

[@polskigirl8547]

I love the 40's fashions and hair styles

[@lpronovost84]

People looked so old in their early twenties. Hair and wardrobe changes so much

[@leilal8053]

Me too! 😊

[@peterpiper7441]

Except for the five gallons of grease that guys used to wear.

[@bigal3617]

thak you very much for all these film`s DD enjoyed em all up to date still plenty left i hope.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Broken Record

[@supermikelang]

There were 10 Crime Doctor films all starring Baxter. Taken from a popular pre-war radio show this was a fairly gentle series of B movies. Baxter is probably remembered best for his Academy Award winning performance in "IN OLD ARIZOA" 1929 as the Cisco Kid.

[@johngreen3543]

These Crime Doctor movies (I have seen 2 of the 10) appear to be real well written scripts and are well acted. I could not figure this until the last few minutes. I suspected it was Miles Mander's character from the beginning because he frequently plays villains but the connection to the murderer just shows up late in the movie. It is too bad that Baxter dies in 51, way to early in life. They could easily done more than 10. And doctors solving murders turned out to be good idea for many TV series.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

OMG! What could have caused him to die so young at only 51 years young, ha ha. I couldn't resist that. I love these Crime Doctor movies, with Warner Baxter in them, he plays his part perfectly!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

Oh wait! Did you mean he died at the age of 51? Or did you mean that he died in 1951? It's a little confusing as to which one you mean. Please clarify, and be more specific okay, thanks.

[@johngreen3543]

@@chirelle.alanalooney8609 You are correct it is a little confusing. He died in 1951. Should have put a 19 in front of the 51.

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

@@johngreen3543 I have been binge watching these Crime Doctor movies and I love it! Well what age was he in 1951 when he died? What a tragedy that was for him and his family, as well as the Studio that he was under Contract to, to make these wonderful movies! What an awful loss all the way around for everybody!

[@TAROTAI]

Yes, they appear to be _really_ well-acted

[@johndownie9385]

seems to be bits missing..ie what about the connection with the key and why he killed the girls

[@gailjarvis2592]

John Downie: Thank you! My husband and I are now convinced we are not crazy! - ha ha, We were left hanging about lots of the plot that were never resolved nor explained. It is an interesting series for many reasons: the natural and appealing Warner Baxter being the first. There are also segue's of action and conversation (example: "Bobby Burns" exchange) that make these films so interesting. - But this film was truly confusing. Big final question: Why is the kid finally "sane"? Is he? Well, the questions go on and on. Worth a watch though.

[@13699111]

Great series !

[@janejames9173]

Excellent movie.

[@scotnick59]

Warner Baxter was a fine actor & died quiet young

[@MichaelGunner123]

quite

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

It’s too late for me to join him. Young is in my rear view mirror

[@marks9820]

Turn around and watch the movie

[@ruthannmathison9584]

Excellent!!

[@gloriamills1366]

🙈🙉🙊🙏 Awesome, I Never Saw Crime Doctor Before, I Love These Just Watched One Right Before This One, Nothing Like The Old Movies 🎬.

[@gaylemack4950]

so funny that when someone was breaking into Dr. Ordway's home he took the time to put a robe on over his pajamas! also loved the Irish art dealer's explanation "if he's not dead, they certainly wasted a pretty penny on a lovely funeral"

[@juliepeters3716]

He was Scottish.

[@rext8949]

Good thing he's a doctor, otherwise he's got a sinister visage more suitable to a villain. A bit like Vincent Price.Very interesting series, I'm enjoying myself.

[@marianneluban3347]

That's your idea of sinister--a handsome and distinguished middle-aged man who happened to be one of the most natural, unaffected actors in the history of motion pictures?

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

Marianne Luban yes I agree with you. He is super good looking Not too tall, so you match up well Mature A little facial hair A tad bit portly (just so ya know you’ve got your arms around something substantial) Beautiful disarming smile What a beautiful baby! Perfect in every way!

[@travorptrebor3358]

IT'S THE MUSTACHE

[@peterpiper7441]

One interesting thing is that the doctor doesn't chase women or have a female sidekick.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

I should b in Gitmo for on charges of extreme stupidity

[@michelejohnson6459]

None of the good detectives do. Hercule, Sherlock...

[@mijiyoon5575]

TS 1:18...same as licking envelopes...don't do that

[@samswoman2009]

I still don't understand the hat etiquette. He took his hat off before he spoke to the secretary, then put it on before going into Malone's office?

[@MichaelGunner123]

Hey, am just glad men don't wear hats anymore!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

It's called MANNERS & PROPER ETIQUETTE. Plain and simple, and it happens to be something that we unfortunately don't have in society anymore. Too bad.

[@DavidRice111]

@@MichaelGunner123 (mebbe not in YOUR circle...)

[@opaltaberna6817]

I had a cutout done of me when I was 13 years old in Seattle. He gave me the black image and the blank cut out. I also went to the Worlds Fair that year.

[@roryd4852]

See one of the first and still one of the best talkies - 1928's Old Arizona starring a much younger Warner Baxter as the Cisco Kid.

[@howardkerr8174]

Dr. Ordway is such a proper man, and quite stylish, yet the last 5-10 minutes of this movie seemed kind of rushed with the good doctor breaking into an art gallery. I don't know whether or not I am feeble in my old age or these are well written...for a fair bit of the movie I thought Duval was the killer then I thought it was the silhouette artist. But I guess the clue was when Clive Lake thought he saw Duval on the roof the night of the second murder.

[@catharinefritzkeithley361]

A nice change from Hercule Poirot.

[@sherrihinton8567]

I just went thru all those Poirot this summer once again

[@kimmccabe1422]

I only wish there were more Crime Doctor available ❤

[@lorifarias-hamel4460]

Great movie

[@josephfinnegan151]

572,712 View's So Far: Film(1945). Crime Doctor's Warning. Stars: Dusty Anderson. Monday, July 22 - 2024.

[@DDClassics]

Great info, rate it more on IMDB guys

[@yomama8873]

Thank you

[@neilangus4401]

Isn't it ironic that the best results for peace and equality are in films produced during a war

[@northwesttravels7234]

Yup, chow down at the crime scene Doc and cop.

[@midwestslotdiva]

Should he have a spoon in his cell?

[@waderaney7]

A 👍clear print😉

[@rootsrockers109]

If you focus on the hats, they look really funny! 🤣

[@DavidRice111]

Only the women's hats~ men wore fantastic fedoras!

[@marybrumley3886]

Thanks for the enjoyable video!

[@sylviarichardson5169]

Interesting movie ...very addicting ....these crime doc movies have an unique 😊quality to it....n the story lines are very robust n opulent ...pretty models n lovely...too bad the models r getting knocked offf...but thats the story line...thanks f posting🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@ardelleholden7538]

I love these old movies. My only complaint is they didn't hire a lighting man.

[@jacquelinejanz8466]

This is so obvious I should have noticed it years ago ! I really am the idiot of the century

[@artistalisonwinfield-burns4455]

"They hang upside down in some pawn shop!"

[@vaslav030547]

Seemed a bit odd. A well known art gallery full of valuable paintings with no alarm system. Pretty obvious that there was somebody already there.

[@joepeanut6827]

24:14 all i have to say about keeping a Gun close by, is, I keep mine on the stand next to my bed. NOT in a drawer across the room.

[@andrewfrankovic6821]

iT strikes me as off that they would eat left-over food at a crime scene. I'd almost be willing to bet the cast wasn't going to get a lunch break during filming that day and they grabbed what they could. Speaking of food, in the previous film I had to be amused at Dr. Ordway in a dinner jacket eating a club sandwich with beer at a nightclub. What, no Grey Poupon?

[@marlene-rr2ih]

lol

[@rubiconklbrutorowman7577]

It is wax horror movie is what it is except making sort of serial killer...!

[@JstMee2]

I love these!!! Thank you!!! ❤❤😊

[@winonamassingill7895]

My mother’s first husband’s name was Lake. He was about 16 or 27 years older than she was and he died from a ruptured appendix and she was left with 2 little boys and a little girl, all under the age of 6 or 7 years old. Later remarried to my daddy and I was born in 1944. I’m 78 years old now. My two brothers and my sister who was 10 years older than me, are all dead.

[@DavidRice111]

I'm 73, and I KNOW you've seen some things in your days!! Even today, I wear nice wide-brim fedoras out & about!

[@winonamassingill7895]

Oops. I hit the wrong button for the age difference. I meant 16 or 17 years older. Not 27!!! Whoa 😳 that would be quite a leap.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

​@@winonamassingill7895still a big leap.

[@amycarmichael2748]

Good movie!!

[@peter4Flags]

Thanks DD

[@rajendranramasamythevar1813]

@Very good stories,every actors are well dressed,and decent,with neatly combed hair.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

No filthy language as well.

[@donnachatterjee6424]

I seem to like all William castle movies 💖💖💖

[@jeanstclairdelaroux2992]

una pelicula muy buena

[@Sunny25611]

Astonishing series! ❤

[@andydaddy2009]

good one..

[@gibby7233]

It's not William Castle It's Warner Baxter

[@southernwanderer7912]

It's always the one you least suspect.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

The name of this movie should have been 'The Ring' because it goes around and around.

[@jeremybear573]

Wow! Who is that woman modeling a bathing suit in the beginning of the love? Such beauty and class!

[@mohammedtalib3421]

Dr crime always acted beautiful character of crime revealer but so composed and compassionate natural performer i seem to like him.i saw his shadow in night just splendid every caste and crew so perfect plot so intriguing to solve even police ask how did you pointed ....just stupudedous to learn very riveting script and suspence to last moment really really whoddunt

[@patdoyle3686]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐movie a must see

[@acmarston]

Leonard Maltin's tv movies and video guide, 1990 edition brought me here.

[@howardkoontz4735]

The Crime Doctor's series would be a good addition to the Friday Nite Frights. Good stories with a hint of the horror

[@terrymoore5000]

I am already addicted to them. Lol 😆💕

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

I saw the first crime Dr when he was a gangster n how he came a Dr saw it when I was a kid love b and w old films

[@SuperIliad]

The Crime Doctor's Warning, released 27 September 1945 (USA). Warner Baxter as Dr. Robert Ordway; John Litel as Inspector Dawes; Dusty Anderson as Connie Mace; Coulter Irwin as Clive Lake; Miles Mander as Frederick Malone; John Abbott as Jimmy Gordon; Arthur Aylesworth as Mrs. Lake's Attorney #2; Jack Cheatham; The Turnkey; Eduardo Ciannelli as Nick Petroni; Franco Corsaro as Joseph Duval; Boyd Davis as Dr. Forday Booth; Margia Dean as Gordon's Street Model; Bess Flowers, Bridge Player; Joe Gilbert, Party Guest; Kit Guard, Man in Street Corridor; Sam Harris, Bridge Player; J.M. Kerrigan as Robert MacPherson; Alma Kruger as Mrs. Wellington Lake; Ethelreda Leopold as Model; Eric Mayne, Cafe Patron; George Meeker, Mrs. Lake's Attorney #1; Sammy Shack, Cafe Patron; Count Stefenelli, Cafe Patron.

[@bigm383]

John, I think I've read your posts on other movie channels. Your cinematic knowledge is fantastic and your posts keep all of these actors, famous or not, alive in our minds!😀

[@SuperIliad]

@@bigm383 Kind of you to post. I have dabbled in movie history since the mid-1960s and contibute to IMDB and many published media. I first became fascinated with character-- and --unbilled actors.

[@bigm383]

@@SuperIliad 😀😊

[@marks9820]

Thanks John. I really enjoy your work!

[@MemoryAmethyst]

I couldn’t help but think of the Sherlock Holmes spoof Without a Clue when I saw The Crime Doctor.