Calling Dr. Death - 1943 - 6/10

Lon Chaney, taking a break from monster roles, plays a neurologist who uses hypnosis.
His own life ain’t so hot. His glamorous wife Maria runs around on him.
Until she is grotesquely murdered, that is.
Who do police target as suspect numero-uno?
Chaney is OK, supporting cast far better. Internal monologues used to good effect.
Several montages, excellent.
Fun commentary with film historian C. Courtney Joyner and Regina LeBorg (director’s daughter).