Nothing not to like on this one. An imposing figure with a clever incorporation into the title of the picture and a semi-comic strip at the bottom with drawn scenes. You quickly get the idea that the humans are being made tiny and that the Doctor, described here as "diabolical," is not a nice fella! The sort of special effects promised in this ad were far from the norm in 1940 so that was also a treat to anticipate.
Albert Dekker stars but he was probably not a recognizable name. A great character actor for many years, this was, I believe, his first starring role. His only one maybe? He would ultimately meet a tragic end as would listed co-star Victor Kilian. But no one could have suspected that in 1940. But an evil doctor, shrunken people and secret rays. I would have been SO there in 1940!
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