The Haunted Castle
Originally released in 1921. The Haunted Castle is a drama/mystery film. directed by F. W. Murnau. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arnold Korff, Lulu Kyser-Korff, and Lothar Mehnert
Synopsis
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arnold Korff
as Lord von Vogelschrey auf Vogeloed
Lulu Kyser-Korff
as Lady Centa von Vogelschey (as L. Kyser-Korff)
Lothar Mehnert
as Graf Johann Oetsch (as Lotar Mehnert)
Paul Bildt
as Baron Safferstätt
Olga Tschechowa
as Baronin Safferstätt
Paul Hartmann
as Graf Peter Paul Oetsch
Hermann Vallentin
as Landgerichtsrat a.D.
Julius Falkenstein
as Ängstlicher Herr
Georg Zawatzky
as Küchenjunge (uncredited)
Robert Leffler
as Majordomus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Uco-Film GmbH
- Decla-Bioscop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Haunted Castle about?
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and th...
Who directed The Haunted Castle?
The Haunted Castle was directed by F. W. Murnau.
How long is The Haunted Castle?
The Haunted Castle has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Haunted Castle released?
The Haunted Castle was released on April 7, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Haunted Castle?
The main cast of The Haunted Castle includes Arnold Korff, Lulu Kyser-Korff, Lothar Mehnert, Paul Bildt, Olga Tschechowa.