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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.
Five travelers seek shelter from a storm in a creepy mansion inhabited by a strange family and a deformed butler. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film directed by James Whale.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- James Whale
- 1932-10-20
A classic film directed by James Whale, starring Boris Karloff and Charles Laughton, about travelers stranded in a haunted house. Read critic and audience reviews, watch trailers and videos, and find out where to stream or buy The Old Dark House.
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- Boris Karloff
- James Whale
- Universal Pictures
Five travelers seek shelter from a storm in a creepy old house in Wales, where they encounter a strange and dangerous family. Read the plot details, synopsis, and trivia of this classic horror film on IMDb.
The Old Dark House (1932) Storyline: Seeking shelter from a pounding rainstorm in a remote region of Wales, several travelers are admitted to a gloomy, foreboding mansion belonging to the extremely strange Femm family.
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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.