

The Walking Dead (1936)
Overview
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
Where to watch The Walking Dead
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, TCM | — | — |
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What is The Walking Dead about?
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected. The Walking Dead is a Crime, Horror, Science Fiction movie, released on 1936-02-29, runtime 66 minutes.
Is The Walking Dead worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Walking Dead 6.3 out of 10 from 101 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Walking Dead?
In the United States, The Walking Dead streams on HBO Max and TCM. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Cast
- Boris Karloff as John Ellman
- Ricardo Cortez as Nolan
- Edmund Gwenn as Dr. Evan Beaumont
- Marguerite Churchill as Nancy
- Warren Hull as Jimmy
- Barton MacLane as Loder
- Henry O'Neill as District Attorney Werner
- Joe King as Judge Roger Shaw
- Addison Richards as Prison Warden
- Paul Harvey as Blackstone
- Robert Strange as Merritt
- Joe Sawyer as 'Trigger' Smith
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