Secret of the Blue Room
“Shocks! Shivers! Sensation! Surprises! Creeping shadows, clutching hands, a blue death-chamber and a houseful of bewildered men defying the supernatural for the sake of a beautiful girl!...”
Synopsis
According to a legend, the mansion's "blue room" is cursed -- everyone who has ever spent the night in that room has met with an untimely end. The three suitors of the heroine wager that each can survive a night in the forbidding blue room.
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Secret of the Blue Room 1933 Mystery Thriller
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-08-14
Top Cast
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Lionel Atwill
Robert von Helldorf
Gloria Stuart
Irene von Helldorf
Paul Lukas
Captain Walter Brink
Edward Arnold
Commissioner Forster
Onslow Stevens
Frank Faber
William Janney
Thomas Brandt
Elizabeth Patterson
Mary, Cook
Robert Barrat
Paul, Butler
Muriel Kirkland
Betty, Maid
Russell Hopton
Max, Chauffeur
Anders Van Haden
The Stranger
James Durkin
Kruger, Commissioner's Assistant
Dick Rush
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hurlbut
- Original Score
- Heinz Letton, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Secret of the Blue Room
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
William Hurlbut, Erich Philippi
Heinz Letton, Heinz Roemheld
Charles J. Stumar
Philip Cahn
Carl Laemmle Jr., Henry Henigson
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Heinz Letton
Original Music Composer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Henry Henigson
Producer
Charles J. Stumar
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
William Hurlbut
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secret of the Blue Room
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What is Secret of the Blue Room about?
According to a legend, the mansion's "blue room" is cursed -- everyone who has ever spent the night in that room has met with an untimely end. The three suitors of the heroine wager that each can survive a night in the forbidding blue room.
Who directed Secret of the Blue Room?
Secret of the Blue Room was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Secret of the Blue Room?
The principal cast of Secret of the Blue Room includes Lionel Atwill, Gloria Stuart, Paul Lukas, Edward Arnold, Onslow Stevens.
When was Secret of the Blue Room released and how long is it?
Secret of the Blue Room was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Secret of the Blue Room?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Secret of the Blue Room was composed by Heinz Letton, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secret of the Blue Room?
Secret of the Blue Room holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).