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The Old Dark House: Directed by James Whale. With Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond. Seeking shelter from a storm, five travelers are in for a bizarre and terrifying night when they stumble upon the Femm family estate.
- (12K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- James Whale
- 1932-10-20
The Old Dark House is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy horror film directed by James Whale. Based on the 1927 novel Benighted by J.B. Priestley, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Stuart, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger, Raymond Massey and Eva Moore.
- $250,000 (est)
- October 20, 1932
- David Broekman
- Carl Laemmle Jr.
The Old Dark House is a 1963 comedy horror film directed by William Castle. A remake of Universal's 1932 film of the same name directed by James Whale, the film is based on the 1927 novel by J. B. Priestley originally published under the name Benighted, and the new screenplay was written by Robert Dillon. [1]
The Old Dark House: Directed by William Castle. With Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott, Joyce Grenfell. In England, an American car salesman ends-up spending a stormy night at the mysterious and deadly mansion of a client's family.
- William Castle
- 66
- 3 min
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A deft blend of well-chosen ingredients, The Old Dark House is a delightfully scary horror comedy that benefits from James Whale's suspenseful direction. Driving through a brutal thunderstorm...
- (193)
- Boris Karloff
- James Whale
- Universal Pictures
1h 11m1932. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A storm strands travelers in a house full of dangerous eccentrics. Cast & Crew. Read More. James Whale. Director. Boris Karloff. Morgan. Melvyn Douglas. Penderel. Charles Laughton. Sir William Porterhouse. Lillian Bond.