The Black Cat (1934)
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After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: May 7, 1934
Cast
- Boris Karloff - Hjalmar Poelzig
- Bela Lugosi - Dr. Vitus Werdegast
- David Manners - Peter Alison
- Julie Bishop - Joan Alison
- Egon Brecher - The Majordomo
- Harry Cording - Thamal
- Lucille Lund - Karen
- Henry Armetta - The Sergeant
- Albert Conti - The Lieutenant
- John Carradine - Cult Organist
Screenplay
- Peter Ruric (Screenplay)
- Peter Ruric (Story)
- Edgar G. Ulmer (Story)
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Tom Kilpatrick (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: John J. Mescall
Editing: Ray Curtiss
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Magyar, Latin, Français, English
Budget: $95,745
Box Office: $236,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
chess, prisoner of war, hungary, black and white, train, storm, psychiatrist, black cat, spiral staircase, high priest, newlywed, pre-code, based on short story, satanic ritual, satanic cult
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Cat about?
- After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
- Who directed The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
- Who stars in The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Julie Bishop, Egon Brecher, Harry Cording.
- How long is The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat is a Horror film.
- What is the budget of The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat had a budget of $95,745.
- How much did The Black Cat gross?
- The Black Cat grossed $236,000 worldwide.
- Where was The Black Cat produced?
- The Black Cat was produced in United States of America.