Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn
“Sensational! Eerie! Sinister! Weird! The most unusual picture of the year!”
Synopsis
In 1820s rural England, a young girl is tricked by tales of marriage from a villainous Squire. When she becomes pregnant and disappears, a gipsy lad is blamed.
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Tod Slaughter
Squire William Corder
Sophie Stewart
Maria Marten
D.J. Williams
Farmer Thomas Marten
Eric Portman
Carlos, the gypsy
Clare Greet
Mrs. Marten
Gerard Tyrell
Timothy Winterbottom
Ann Trevor
Nan, the maid
Stella Rho
Gypsy Crone
Dennis Hoey
Gambling Winner
Quinton McPherson
Matthew Sennett (as Quentin McPhearson)
Antonia Brough
Maud Sennett
Noel Dainton
Officer Steele of the Bow Street Runners
J. Leslie Frith
Lawyer
Herbert Leonard
Compere
Lester Sharpe
Bandleader Withey
Tom Payne
Jailer (uncredited)
Gerrard Tyrell
Bit part (uncredited)
George Spence
Fiddler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milton Rosmer
- Original Score
- Leo T. Croke
- Original Title
- Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- George King Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milton Rosmer
Leo T. Croke
Charles Saunders
George King
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Rosmer
Director
Simmons
Costume Design
George King
Producer
Charles Saunders
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn about?
In 1820s rural England, a young girl is tricked by tales of marriage from a villainous Squire. When she becomes pregnant and disappears, a gipsy lad is blamed.
Who directed Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn?
Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn was directed by Milton Rosmer.
Who stars in Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn?
The principal cast of Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn includes Tod Slaughter, Sophie Stewart, D.J. Williams, Eric Portman, Clare Greet.
When was Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn released and how long is it?
Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn was composed by Leo T. Croke.