Man in the Attic
"The Life...The Loves...The Crimes of Jack the Ripper!"
Originally released in 1953. Man in the Attic is a thriller/crime film. directed by Hugo Fregonese. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Palance, Constance Smith, and Byron Palmer
Synopsis
London, 1888: on the night of the third Jack the Ripper killing, soft-spoken Mr. Slade, a research pathologist, takes lodgings with the Harleys, including a gloomy attic room for "experiments." Mrs. Harley finds Slade odd and increasingly suspects the worst; her niece Lily (star of a decidedly Parisian stage revue) finds him interesting and increasingly attractive. Is Lily in danger, or are her mother's suspicions merely a red herring?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Palance
as Slade
Constance Smith
as Lily Bonner
Byron Palmer
as Insp. Paul Warwick
Frances Bavier
as Helen Harley
Rhys Williams
as William Harley
Sean McClory
as Constable #1
Leslie Bradley
as Constable #2
Tita Phillips
as Daisy (the maid)
Lester Matthews
as Chief Insp. Melville
Harry Cording
as Detective Sgt. Bates
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Panoramic Productions
- Leonard Goldstein
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man in the Attic about?
London, 1888: on the night of the third Jack the Ripper killing, soft-spoken Mr. Slade, a research pathologist, takes lodgings with the Harleys, including a gloomy attic room for "experiments." Mrs...
Who directed Man in the Attic?
Man in the Attic was directed by Hugo Fregonese.
How long is Man in the Attic?
Man in the Attic has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Man in the Attic released?
Man in the Attic was released on December 31, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man in the Attic?
The main cast of Man in the Attic includes Jack Palance, Constance Smith, Byron Palmer, Frances Bavier, Rhys Williams.