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House of Fear 1939 Mystery Thriller
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-08-28
Top Cast
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William Gargan
Arthur McHugh
Irene Hervey
Alice Tabor
Dorothy Arnold
Gloria DeVere
Alan Dinehart
Joseph Morton
Harvey Stephens
Richard 'Dick' Pierce (as Harvey Stevens)
Walter Woolf King
Carleton
Robert Coote
Robert Morton
El Brendel
Jeff
Tom Dugan
Mike
Jan Duggan
Sarah Henderson
Donald Douglas
John Woodford
Hobart Cavanaugh
Minor Role
Herbert Corthell
Minor Role
Mark Daniels
Minor Role
William Gould
Policeman
Harry Hayden
Coroner
Holmes Herbert
Minor Role
Milton Kibbee
Telephone Repair Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe May
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Milne
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The House of Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe May
Peter Milne, Thomas F. Fallon, Wadsworth Camp
Frank Skinner
Milton Krasner
Frank Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Joe May
Director
Thomas F. Fallon
Writer
Peter Milne
Screenplay
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Frank Gross
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House of Fear about?
A detective goes undercover as a producer to investigate an actor's murder, which occurred during the performance of a play...
Who directed The House of Fear?
The House of Fear was directed by Joe May.
Who stars in The House of Fear?
The principal cast of The House of Fear includes William Gargan, Irene Hervey, Dorothy Arnold, Alan Dinehart, Harvey Stephens.
When was The House of Fear released and how long is it?
The House of Fear was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of Fear was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is The House of Fear based on a book or true story?
The House of Fear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wadsworth Camp".