The Telltale Heart
Synopsis
An insane man first loves then grows to hate his neighbor, an old man whose penetrating gaze unnerves the insane man. He plans a perfect crime and executes it one night. The next day, two officers knock on the insane man's door, investigating a shriek heard in the night. The insane man invites them in, answers their questions, and submits to an examination of his eyes by one of the officers, who proclaims him innocent. The insane man invites them to stay and relax awhile, then regales them with his theories of crime. His heart begins to beat louder. Angles on the set are skewed to suggest the man's internal disarray.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Klein, Leon Shamroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Klein
- Original Title
- The Telltale Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Klein & Shamroy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Klein, Leon Shamroy
Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Klein
Leon Shamroy
Maurice Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Klein
Director
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Maurice Barber
Producer
Charles Klein
Writer
Leon Shamroy
Director
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What is The Telltale Heart about?
An insane man first loves then grows to hate his neighbor, an old man whose penetrating gaze unnerves the insane man. He plans a perfect crime and executes it one night. The next day, two officers knock on the insane man's door, investigating a shriek heard in the night. The insane man invites them in, answers their questions, and submits to an examination of his eyes by one of the officers, who proclaims him innocent. The insane man invites them to stay and relax awhile, then regales them with his theories of crime. His heart begins to beat louder. Angles on the set are skewed to suggest the man's internal disarray.
Who directed The Telltale Heart?
The Telltale Heart was directed by Charles Klein, Leon Shamroy.
Who stars in The Telltale Heart?
The principal cast of The Telltale Heart includes Otto Matieson, William Herford, Hans Fuerberg, Charles Darvas.
When was The Telltale Heart released and how long is it?
The Telltale Heart was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 24m.