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The Black Abbot
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The Black Abbot

1934-06-10 · 56 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller · Mystery

A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.

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Directors
George A. Cooper
Production companies
Real Art Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John StuartJohn StuartFrank Brooks
Judy KellyJudy KellySylvia Hillcrest
Edgar NorfolkBrian Heslewood
Richard CooperRichard CooperLord Jerry Pilkdown
Drusilla WillsDrusilla WillsMary Hillcrist
Farren SoutarJohn Hillcrist
Cyril SmithCyril SmithAlf Higgins
Earl GreyPhillips, the butler
Ben WeldenBen WeldenCharlie Marsh
John TurnbullJohn TurnbullInspector Lockwood
Davina WhitehouseJane, the maid

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