Lew Ayres
Dr. Patrick J. Cory
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Donovan's Brain is a 1942 science fiction novel by American writer Curt Siodmak. The novel was an instant success and has been adapted to film three times. Since then the book has become something of a cult classic, with fans including Stephen King, who discussed the novel in his 1981 book Danse Macabre and mentions it in his novel/miniseries It.
- Curt Siodmak
- 1942
83 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Donovan's Brain is an independently made 1953 American black-and-white science fiction horror film, produced by Tom Gries for Allan Dowling Productions, directed by Felix Feist, that stars Lew Ayres, Gene Evans, Nancy Davis and Steve Brodie.
A scientist keeps the brain of a dead tycoon alive in a tank and becomes its slave. Based on a novel by Curt Siodmak, the film features Lew Ayres, Gene Evans and Nancy Reagan.
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- Sci-Fi, Horror
- Felix E. Feist
- 1953-09-30
Valiant scientist Dr. Cory (Lew Ayres) knows he must resort to unorthodox methods in order to save ailing tycoon Tom Donovan, so the surgeon removes the wealthy man's brain and manages to keep...
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- Lew Ayres
- Felix E. Feist
- Sci-Fi
A scientist keeps an unscrupulous tycoon's brain alive and falls under its influence. Based on the novel by Curt Siodmak, this film features Nancy Reagan and Steve Brodie in the cast.
