Uncle Silas (1947)
Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
Director: Charles Frank
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 8, 1947
Cast
- Jean Simmons - Caroline Ruthyn
- Katina Paxinou - Madame de la Rougierre
- Derrick De Marney - Uncle Silas
- Derek Bond - Lord Richard Ilbury
- Sophie Stewart - Lady Monica Waring
- Esmond Knight - Dr. Bryerly
- Marjorie Rhodes - Mrs. Rusk
- Guy Rolfe - Sepulchre Hawkes
- Reginald Tate - Austin Ruthyn
- Manning Whiley - Dudley Ruthyn
Screenplay
- Ben Travers (Screenplay)
- Sheridan Le Fanu (Novel)
Music: Alan Rawsthorne
Cinematography: Robert Krasker
Editing: Ralph Kemplen
Production: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gothic horror, governess, uncle niece relationship
More Films by Director: Charles Frank
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uncle Silas about?
- Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
- Who directed Uncle Silas?
- Uncle Silas was directed by Charles Frank.
- Who stars in Uncle Silas?
- Uncle Silas stars Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Sophie Stewart, Esmond Knight.
- How long is Uncle Silas?
- Uncle Silas has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Uncle Silas?
- Uncle Silas is a Drama, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was Uncle Silas produced?
- Uncle Silas was produced in United Kingdom.