Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1932-10-20

Languageen

Runtime1h 10m

Production

Universal Pictures

6.7(310)

•1932•1h 10m

The Old Dark House

"Beware the night!"

Drama Horror Thriller

Overview

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

Director

Writing & Screenplay

Cinematography

Principal Cast

10 credited

Boris Karloff

Boris KarloffMorgan

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn DouglasPenderel

Charles Laughton

Charles LaughtonSir William Porterhouse

Lilian Bond

Lilian BondGladys

Ernest Thesiger

Ernest ThesigerHorace Femm

Eva Moore

Eva MooreRebecca Femm

Raymond Massey

Raymond MasseyPhilip Waverton

Gloria Stuart

Gloria StuartMargaret Waverton

Elspeth Dudgeon

Elspeth DudgeonSir Roderick Femm

Brember Wills

Brember WillsSaul Femm

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