Drama ·Horror ·Mystery · United Kingdom · 1947 · 1h 38m

Uncle Silas

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Director
Charles Frank
Cast
Jean Simmons as Caroline Ruthyn Katina Paxinou as Madame de la Rougierre Derrick De Marney as Uncle Silas Derek Bond as Lord Richard Ilbury Sophie Stewart as Lady Monica Waring Esmond Knight as Dr. Bryerly
Crew
Robert Krasker — Director of Photography Ralph Kemplen — Editor Ben Travers — Screenplay Sheridan Le Fanu — Novel Josef Somlo — Producer Laurence Irving — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
gothic horrorgovernessuncle niece relationship
Key Collaborators
Charles Frank Director Robert Krasker Director of Photography Ralph Kemplen Editor Ben Travers Screenplay Sheridan Le Fanu Novel Josef Somlo Producer Laurence Irving Producer Laurence Irving Production Design Elizabeth Haffenden Costume Design
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