The Telltale Heart (1928)
An insane man first loves then grows to hate his neighbor, an old man whose penetrating gaze unnerves the insane man. He plans a perfect crime and executes it one night. The next day, two officers knock on the insane man's door, investigating a shriek heard in the night. The insane man invites them in, answers their questions, and submits to an examination of his eyes by one of the officers, who proclaims him innocent. The insane man invites them to stay and relax awhile, then regales them with his theories of crime. His heart begins to beat louder. Angles on the set are skewed to suggest the man's internal disarray.
Director: Charles Klein, Leon Shamroy
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1928
Cast
- Otto Matieson - The Insane
- William Herford - The Old Man
- Hans Fuerberg - Detective
- Charles Darvas - Detective
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Charles Klein
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Production: Klein & Shamroy
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, silent film
More Films by Director: Charles Klein, Leon Shamroy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Telltale Heart about?
- An insane man first loves then grows to hate his neighbor, an old man whose penetrating gaze unnerves the insane man. He plans a perfect crime and executes it one night. The next day, two officers knock on the insane man's door, investigating a shriek heard in the night. The insane man invites them in, answers their questions, and submits to an examination of his eyes by one of the officers, who proclaims him innocent. The insane man invites them to stay and relax awhile, then regales them with his theories of crime. His heart begins to beat louder. Angles on the set are skewed to suggest the man's internal disarray.
- Who directed The Telltale Heart?
- The Telltale Heart was directed by Charles Klein, Leon Shamroy.
- Who stars in The Telltale Heart?
- The Telltale Heart stars Otto Matieson, William Herford, Hans Fuerberg, Charles Darvas.
- How long is The Telltale Heart?
- The Telltale Heart has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is The Telltale Heart?
- The Telltale Heart is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Telltale Heart produced?
- The Telltale Heart was produced in United States of America.