Crimes at the Dark House
Originally released in 1940. Crimes at the Dark House is a crime/drama film. directed by George King. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tod Slaughter, Sylvia Marriott, and Hilary Eaves
Synopsis
In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England. On arriving in England, "Sir Percival" schemes to marry an heiress for her money, and, with the connivance of the cunning Dr. Isidor Fosco, embarks on a killing spree of all who suspect him to be an imposter and would get in the way of his plans to stay Lord of the Manor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tod Slaughter
as The False Sir Percival Glyde
Sylvia Marriott
as Laurie Fairlie / Anne Catherick
Hilary Eaves
as Marion Fairlie
Geoffrey Wardwell
as Paul Hartwright
Hay Petrie
as Dr. Isidor Fosco
Margaret Yarde
as Mrs. Bullen
Rita Grant
as Jessica
David Horne
as Frederick Fairlie
Elsie Wagstaff
as Mrs. Catherick
David Keir
as Lawyer Mr. Merriman
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- George King Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crimes at the Dark House about?
In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in Engl...
Who directed Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House was directed by George King.
How long is Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Crimes at the Dark House released?
Crimes at the Dark House was released on March 1, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crimes at the Dark House?
The main cast of Crimes at the Dark House includes Tod Slaughter, Sylvia Marriott, Hilary Eaves, Geoffrey Wardwell, Hay Petrie.