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The Crime Doctor Collection

The mystery films, released by Columbia Pictures, were based on the Crime Doctor radio program and ran for ten movies.

10Movies
★ 6.3 Avg Rating

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Crime Doctor Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Crime Doctor

Crime Doctor

1943★ 6.2AVERAGE

Robert is found beside the highway with a head injury and amnesia. His amnesia motivates him to become a Physician and the country's leading criminal psycholog...

2
The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case

The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case

1943★ 4.8AVERAGE

The Crime Doctor gets involved in the case of the poisoning of a wealthy industrialist....

3
Shadows in the Night

Shadows in the Night

1944★ 5.5AVERAGE

A criminal psychologist tries to help a beautiful heiress going mad in a haunted mansion....

4
The Crime Doctor's Courage

The Crime Doctor's Courage

1945★ 5.4AVERAGE

A criminal psychiatrist investigates the murder of a two-time widower....

5
The Crime Doctor's Warning

The Crime Doctor's Warning

1945★ 5.8AVERAGE

A criminal psychologist treats an artist whose blackouts coincide with a series of murders....

6
Just Before Dawn

Just Before Dawn

1946★ 6.3AVERAGE

In the 7th film of the "Crime Doctor" series based on the radio program, Dr. Robert Ordway is summoned to take attend a diabetic, and gives an injection of insu...

7
Crime Doctor's Man Hunt

Crime Doctor's Man Hunt

1946★ 5.8AVERAGE

A criminal psychologist investigates the murder of a veteran with amnesia....

8
The Millerson Case

The Millerson Case

1947★ 5.6AVERAGE

While on vacation, a criminal psychologist investigates a murder during a typhoid epidemic....

9
The Crime Doctor's Gamble

The Crime Doctor's Gamble

1947★ 4.7AVERAGE

While visiting France, a criminal psychologist tries to clear a disturbed young man of his father's murder....

10
The Crime Doctor's Diary

The Crime Doctor's Diary

1949★ 5.7AVERAGE

A criminal psychologist tries to clear his patient of arson charges....

Common Questions about The Crime Doctor Collection

How many movies are in the The Crime Doctor Collection?

There are currently 10 movies in the The Crime Doctor Collection, starting from Crime Doctor to the latest release, The Crime Doctor's Diary.

What is the best order to watch the The Crime Doctor Collection?

The best way to watch the The Crime Doctor Collection is usually in release order: starting with Crime Doctor and ending with The Crime Doctor's Diary. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Crime Doctor Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Just Before Dawn in this franchise.