The Fall of the House of Usher (1950)
A traveler arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guest of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
Director: Ivan Barnett
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 1, 1950
Cast
- Gwen Watford - Lady Usher
- Kaye Tendeter - Lord Roderick Usher
- Irving Steen - Jonathan
- Vernon Charles - Dr. Cordwall
- Connie Goodwin - Louise
- Lucy Pavey - The Hag
- Robert Woollard - Greville
- Keith Lorraine - George
- Tony Powell-Bristow - Richard
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Dorothy Catt
- Kenneth Thompson
Music: W.L. Trytel
Production: Vigilant, G.I.B.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
curse, gothic horror, old dark house, sibling, premature burial, poe
More Films by Director: Ivan Barnett
More Films in Genre: Horror
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
- A traveler arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guest of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
- Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Ivan Barnett.
- Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher stars Gwen Watford, Kaye Tendeter, Irving Steen, Vernon Charles, Connie Goodwin, Lucy Pavey.
- How long is The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher is a Horror film.
- Where was The Fall of the House of Usher produced?
- The Fall of the House of Usher was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The themes of The Fall of the House of Usher include: Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Supernatural Horror and Terror.