The Old Dark House (1932)
Beware the night!
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
Director: James Whale
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 20, 1932
Cast
- Boris Karloff - Morgan
- Melvyn Douglas - Penderel
- Charles Laughton - Sir William Porterhouse
- Lilian Bond - Gladys
- Ernest Thesiger - Horace Femm
- Eva Moore - Rebecca Femm
- Raymond Massey - Philip Waverton
- Gloria Stuart - Margaret Waverton
- Elspeth Dudgeon - Sir Roderick Femm
- Brember Wills - Saul Femm
Screenplay
- Benn W. Levy (Screenplay)
- J. B. Priestley (Novel)
Music: David Broekman
Cinematography: Arthur Edeson
Editing: Clarence Kolster
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Raging Insanity and Delusions, Psychological Breakdown and Descent into Madness, Nihilistic Descent into Darkness, Sanity Slipping and the Void of Madness, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
Keywords
wales, based on novel or book, family secrets, social satire, black and white, old dark house, madness, pre-code, isolated house, stormy night, creepy house, mute servant, social prejudice
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Dark House about?
- In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
- Who directed The Old Dark House?
- The Old Dark House was directed by James Whale.
- Who stars in The Old Dark House?
- The Old Dark House stars Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger, Eva Moore.
- How long is The Old Dark House?
- The Old Dark House has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Dark House?
- The Old Dark House is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was The Old Dark House produced?
- The Old Dark House was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Old Dark House?
- The themes of The Old Dark House include: Raging Insanity and Delusions, Psychological Breakdown and Descent into Madness, Nihilistic Descent into Darkness, Sanity Slipping and the Void of Madness, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.