Famous Ghost Stories
"A Terrifying Story of Supernatural Passion!"
Originally released in 1961. Famous Ghost Stories is a horror/thriller film. directed by Bert I. Gordon. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, and Susan Gordon
Synopsis
A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Price
as Poltergeist/Narrator
Richard Carlson
as Tom Stewart (segment 'Tormented')
Susan Gordon
as Sandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Lugene Sanders
as Meg Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Juli Reding
as Vi Mason (segment 'Tormented')
Joe Turkel
as Nick (segment 'Tormented')
Lillian Adams
as Mrs. Ellis (segment 'Tormented')
Gene Roth
as Mr. Nelson (segment 'Tormented')
Vera Marshe
as Mrs. Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Harry Fleer
as Frank Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bert I. Gordon Productions
- Herts-Lion International Corp.
- Cheviot Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Famous Ghost Stories about?
A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's real...
Who directed Famous Ghost Stories?
Famous Ghost Stories was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
How long is Famous Ghost Stories?
Famous Ghost Stories has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Famous Ghost Stories released?
Famous Ghost Stories was released on December 31, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Famous Ghost Stories?
The main cast of Famous Ghost Stories includes Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders, Juli Reding.