The Long Dark Hall
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Synopsis
A devoted family man tries to help a beautiful alcoholic showgirl with her life, and becomes the the only suspect when someone else murders her.
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Arthur Groome
Lilli Palmer
Mary Groome
Tania Heald
Sheila Groome
Henrietta Barry
Rosemary Groome
Dora Sevening
Mary's mother
Ronald Simpson
Mary's father
Anthony Dawson
The Man
Brenda De Banzie
Mrs Rogers
Ballard Berkeley
Supt. Maxey
Raymond Huntley
Chief Inspector Sullivan
William Squire
Sergeant Cochcran
Denis O'Dea
Sir Charles Morton
Anthony Bushell
Clive Bedford
Henry B. Longhurst
Judge
Patricia Cutts
Rose Mallory
Meriel Forbes
Marjorie Danns
Douglas Jefferies
Dr Conway
Michael Medwin
Leslie Scott
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Bushell, Reginald Beck
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Long Dark Hall
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cusick International Films Inc., Five Ocean Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Bushell, Reginald Beck
Nunnally Johnson, Edgar Lustgarten
Benjamin Frankel
Wilkie Cooper
Tom Simpson
Peter Cusick, Anthony Bushell, Huntington Hartford
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Bushell
Director
Reginald Beck
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Peter Cusick
Producer
Anthony Bushell
Producer
Tom Simpson
Editor
Elizabeth Hennings
Costume Design
Huntington Hartford
Producer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Long Dark Hall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Dark Hall about?
A devoted family man tries to help a beautiful alcoholic showgirl with her life, and becomes the the only suspect when someone else murders her.
Who directed The Long Dark Hall?
The Long Dark Hall was directed by Anthony Bushell, Reginald Beck.
Who stars in The Long Dark Hall?
The principal cast of The Long Dark Hall includes Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Tania Heald, Henrietta Barry, Dora Sevening.
When was The Long Dark Hall released and how long is it?
The Long Dark Hall was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Dark Hall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Dark Hall was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is The Long Dark Hall based on a book or true story?
The Long Dark Hall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Lustgarten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Dark Hall?
The Long Dark Hall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).