The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe

The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe

Surpassing his startling stories of dark emotions, comes the true drama of his own life and tempestuous loves!

NR 1942 · 67 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

Biography of Edgar Allan Poe and the women in his life.

Directed by Harry Lachman · Written by Samuel Hoffenstein

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