The Mad Room
“Forgive them... Forgive them... Forgive them...”
Synopsis
Ellen Hardy gets a rude awakening when she discovers that her brother and sister are scheduled to leave their mental institution. As children, they were put there after killing their parents. Ellen, who now lives in the house of an old widow, Mrs. Armstrong, takes them in. But if their secret gets out, it could jeopardize Ellen's plans to wed Mrs. Armstrong's stepson. She struggles with anxiety -- until Mrs. Armstrong suddenly turns up dead.
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Ladies Luncheon Interrupted, from "The Mad Room" (1969)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-05-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- A.Z. Martin, Bernard Girard, Reginald Denham, Garrett Fort, Edward Percy
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Mad Room
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Girard
A.Z. Martin, Bernard Girard, Reginald Denham, Garrett Fort, Edward Percy
Dave Grusin
Harry Stradling Jr.
Pat Somerset
Norman Maurer
Department Leadership Roster
A.Z. Martin
Writer
Bernard Girard
Writer
Bernard Girard
Director
Reginald Denham
Writer
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Garrett Fort
Writer
Pat Somerset
Editor
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Norman Maurer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Room
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What is The Mad Room about?
Ellen Hardy gets a rude awakening when she discovers that her brother and sister are scheduled to leave their mental institution. As children, they were put there after killing their parents. Ellen, who now lives in the house of an old widow, Mrs. Armstrong, takes them in. But if their secret gets out, it could jeopardize Ellen's plans to wed Mrs. Armstrong's stepson. She struggles with anxiety -- until Mrs. Armstrong suddenly turns up dead.
Who directed The Mad Room?
The Mad Room was directed by Bernard Girard.
Who stars in The Mad Room?
The principal cast of The Mad Room includes Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Skip Ward, Carol Cole, Severn Darden.
When was The Mad Room released and how long is it?
The Mad Room was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mad Room?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mad Room was composed by Dave Grusin.