Famous Ghost Stories (1961)
A Terrifying Story of Supernatural Passion!
A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
Director: Bert I. Gordon
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: December 31, 1961
Cast
- Vincent Price - Poltergeist/Narrator
- Richard Carlson - Tom Stewart (segment 'Tormented')
- Susan Gordon - Sandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Lugene Sanders - Meg Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Juli Reding - Vi Mason (segment 'Tormented')
- Joe Turkel - Nick (segment 'Tormented')
- Lillian Adams - Mrs. Ellis (segment 'Tormented')
- Gene Roth - Mr. Nelson (segment 'Tormented')
- Vera Marshe - Mrs. Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Harry Fleer - Frank Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Screenplay
- Bert I. Gordon (Story)
- George Worthing Yates (Original Film Writer)
- Bert I. Gordon
Music: Albert Glasser
Production: Bert I. Gordon Productions, Herts-Lion International Corp., Cheviot Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
california, beach, blackmail, ex-lover, poltergeist, jazz singer or musician, vengeful ghost, ghost story, disembodied hand, imminent wedding, female ghost
More Films by Director: Bert I. Gordon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Famous Ghost Stories about?
- A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
- Who directed Famous Ghost Stories?
- Famous Ghost Stories was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
- Who stars in Famous Ghost Stories?
- Famous Ghost Stories stars Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders, Juli Reding, Joe Turkel.
- How long is Famous Ghost Stories?
- Famous Ghost Stories has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Famous Ghost Stories?
- Famous Ghost Stories is a Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Famous Ghost Stories produced?
- Famous Ghost Stories was produced in United States of America.