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The Old Dark House

1963-10-30 · 86 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Horror · Mystery

An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.

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Directors
William Castle
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions, William Castle Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom PostonTom PostonTom Penderel
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyRoderick Femm
Janette ScottJanette ScottCecily Femm
Joyce GrenfellJoyce GrenfellAgatha Femm
Mervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsPotiphar Femm
Fenella FieldingMorgana Femm
Peter BullPeter BullCaspar Femm / Jasper Femm
Danny GreenDanny GreenMorgan Femm
John HarveyJohn HarveyClub Receptionist

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