The Fall of the House of Usher
Synopsis
A traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guest of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Barnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe, Kenneth Thompson, Dorothy Catt
- Original Score
- W.L. Trytel
- Original Title
- The Fall of the House of Usher
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vigilant, G.I.B.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Barnett
Edgar Allan Poe, Kenneth Thompson, Dorothy Catt
W.L. Trytel
Ivan Barnett
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Barnett
Director
Kenneth Thompson
Writer
Dorothy Catt
Writer
Ivan Barnett
Producer
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What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
A traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guest of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Ivan Barnett.
Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
The principal cast of The Fall of the House of Usher includes Gwen Watford, Kaye Tendeter, Irving Steen, Vernon Charles, Connie Goodwin.
When was The Fall of the House of Usher released and how long is it?
The Fall of the House of Usher was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fall of the House of Usher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fall of the House of Usher was composed by W.L. Trytel.