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Frankenstein director James Whale turned J.B. Priestley’s novel "Benighted" into a nerve-jangling tale that became the template for all spooky-house chillers to come. Stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house, and find themselves at the mercy of a highly eccentric and potentially dangerous family. This atmospheric thriller features an unforgettable post-Frankenstein horror role for Boris Karloff, as the hulking, disfigured butler Morgan.
Original Release
10/19/1932
US Release
10/19/1932
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Boris Karloff | Morgan |
| Melvyn Douglas | Roger Penderel / Penderel |
| Charles Laughton | Sir William Porterhouse / Sir William 'Bill' Porterhouse |
| Lilian Bond | Gladys / Gladys Perkins aka Gladys DuCane |
| Ernest Thesiger | Horace Femm |
| Raymond Massey | Philip Waverton |
| Gloria Stuart | Margaret Waverton |
| Elspeth Dudgeon | Sir Roderick Femm / Sir Roderick Femm (as John Dudgeon) |
| Brember Wills | Saul Femm |
| Guri Koço | Rebecca Femm |
Directors
Writers
J.B. Priestley, Benn W. Levy, R.C. Sherriff
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Boris Karloff | Morgan |
| Melvyn Douglas | Roger Penderel / Penderel |
| Charles Laughton | Sir William Porterhouse / Sir William 'Bill' Porterhouse |
| Lilian Bond | Gladys / Gladys Perkins aka Gladys DuCane |
| Ernest Thesiger | Horace Femm |
| Raymond Massey | Philip Waverton |
| Gloria Stuart | Margaret Waverton |
| Elspeth Dudgeon | Sir Roderick Femm / Sir Roderick Femm (as John Dudgeon) |
| Brember Wills | Saul Femm |
| Guri Koço | Rebecca Femm |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| E.M. Asher | Producer |
| Carl Laemmle Jr. | Producer |
Trailers
The Old Dark House
The Old Dark House (UK Home Ent. Trailer)
The Old Dark House (UK Trailer)
