Pillow of Death
"HATE! Crawling back from the grave!"
Originally released in 1945. Pillow of Death is a horror/mystery film. directed by Wallace Fox. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, and J. Edward Bromberg
Synopsis
Attorney Wayne Fletcher and his secretary have an affair. When Wayne's wife is found smothered to death, he becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate the murder, a psychic with questionable motives tries to contact the deceased woman. Soon, Wayne begins seeing visions of his dead wife, and other people involved with the case begin to be killed, one by one.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Wayne Fletcher
Brenda Joyce
as Donna Kincaid
J. Edward Bromberg
as Julian Julian
Rosalind Ivan
as Amelia Kincaid
Clara Blandick
as Belle Kincaid
George Cleveland
as Samuel 'Sam' Kincaid
Wilton Graff
as Police Captain McCracken
Bernard Thomas
as Bruce Malone
Fern Emmett
J. Farrell MacDonald
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillow of Death about?
Attorney Wayne Fletcher and his secretary have an affair. When Wayne's wife is found smothered to death, he becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate the murder, a psychic with questiona...
Who directed Pillow of Death?
Pillow of Death was directed by Wallace Fox.
How long is Pillow of Death?
Pillow of Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Pillow of Death released?
Pillow of Death was released on December 14, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pillow of Death?
The main cast of Pillow of Death includes Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Edward Bromberg, Rosalind Ivan, Clara Blandick.