Drama ·Horror ·Thriller · United States of America · 1932 · 1h 10m

The Old Dark House

The Old Dark House poster

Director

Cast

Boris Karloff as Morgan Melvyn Douglas as Penderel Charles Laughton as Sir William Porterhouse Lilian Bond as Gladys Ernest Thesiger as Horace Femm Eva Moore as Rebecca Femm

Crew

Arthur Edeson — Director of Photography Clarence Kolster — Editor David Broekman — Original Music Composer Benn W. Levy — Screenplay J. B. Priestley — Novel Carl Laemmle Jr. — Producer

Tagline

Beware the night!

Synopsis

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

Trailer

The Old Dark House — Official Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

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

Key Collaborators

James Whale Director Arthur Edeson Director of Photography Clarence Kolster Editor David Broekman Original Music Composer Benn W. Levy Screenplay J. B. Priestley Novel Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer Charles D. Hall Production Design

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