Famous Ghost Stories
“A Terrifying Story of Supernatural Passion!”
Synopsis
A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
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Vincent Price
Poltergeist/Narrator
Richard Carlson
Tom Stewart (segment 'Tormented')
Susan Gordon
Sandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Lugene Sanders
Meg Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Juli Reding
Vi Mason (segment 'Tormented')
Joe Turkel
Nick (segment 'Tormented')
Lillian Adams
Mrs. Ellis (segment 'Tormented')
Gene Roth
Mr. Nelson (segment 'Tormented')
Vera Marshe
Mrs. Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Harry Fleer
Frank Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Merritt Stone
Clergyman (segment 'Tormented')
Dick Walsh
Wedding Guest (segment 'Tormented')
Leslie Thomas
Wedding Guest (segment 'Tormented')
Paul Frees
Frank Hubbard (uncredited voice) (segment 'Tormented')
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert I. Gordon, George Worthing Yates
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- Famous Ghost Stories
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Bert I. Gordon Productions, Herts-Lion International Corp., Cheviot Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert I. Gordon
Bert I. Gordon, George Worthing Yates
Albert Glasser
Bert I. Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Bert I. Gordon
Director
Bert I. Gordon
Writer
Bert I. Gordon
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Famous Ghost Stories
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What is Famous Ghost Stories about?
A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
Who directed Famous Ghost Stories?
Famous Ghost Stories was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Who stars in Famous Ghost Stories?
The principal cast of Famous Ghost Stories includes Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders, Juli Reding.
When was Famous Ghost Stories released and how long is it?
Famous Ghost Stories was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Famous Ghost Stories?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Famous Ghost Stories was composed by Albert Glasser.