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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]
Overview. In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion. James Whale. Director. J. B. Priestley. Novel. Benn W. Levy. Screenplay. Reviews 2. Discussions 1. 80. Written by John Chard on April 24, 2019.
Oct 26, 2022. Oct 30, 2021. Driving through a brutal thunderstorm in Wales, three travelers take refuge in an eerie house owned by the Femm family. Reluctantly admitted by Horace Femm (Ernest...
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- Horror, Comedy
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