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The Old Dark House (1932) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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: 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
Charles Laughton. Sir William Porterhouse. Gloria Stuart. Margaret Waverton. Lilian Bond. Gladys. Watchlist. TRAILER. Watchlist. TOP CRITIC. Rated: 5/5 • Apr 27, 2018. TOP CRITIC. Rated: 4/5 • Apr...
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- Boris Karloff
- James Whale
- Universal Pictures
J. B. Priestley. Novel. Benn W. Levy. Screenplay. In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
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Weird, exciting and positively funny haunted house film with a top cast that's directed by one of Horror's greatest directors, James Whale. Based loosely around J.B. Priestley's novel "Benighted", the piece is further boosted by excellent camera work from Arthur Edeson and a screenplay that positively zips with memorable moments.
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.