The Old Dark House
Beware the night!
1932 · 70 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Horror, Thriller
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
Directed by James Whale · Written by Benn W. Levy
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Boris Karloff Morgan -
Melvyn Douglas Penderel -
Charles Laughton Sir William Porterhouse -
Lilian Bond Gladys -
Ernest Thesiger Horace Femm -
Eva Moore Rebecca Femm -
Raymond Massey Philip Waverton -
Gloria Stuart Margaret Waverton -
Elspeth Dudgeon Sir Roderick Femm -
Brember Wills Saul Femm
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