Darkened Rooms
"He could control other people's minds; see what happens when a beautiful girl enters his life."
Originally released in 1929. Darkened Rooms is a mystery film. directed by Louis J. Gasnier. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton, and Doris Hill
Synopsis
Phony spiritualists were given a good going-over in the early talkie melodrama Darkened Rooms. Evelyn Brent stars as Ellen, a fraudulent medium working in cahoots with genuine clairvoyant Emory Jago (Neil Hamilton). The plotline is secondary; the film's main purpose was to emulate the methods of such professional "de-bunkers" as Mrs. Harry Houdini by exposing the various tricks of the spiritualist's trade.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darkened Rooms about?
Phony spiritualists were given a good going-over in the early talkie melodrama Darkened Rooms. Evelyn Brent stars as Ellen, a fraudulent medium working in cahoots with genuine clairvoyant Emory Jag...
Who directed Darkened Rooms?
Darkened Rooms was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
How long is Darkened Rooms?
Darkened Rooms has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Darkened Rooms released?
Darkened Rooms was released on November 23, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Darkened Rooms?
The main cast of Darkened Rooms includes Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton, Doris Hill, David Newell, Gale Henry.