Scared to Death
“A thrilling mystery of a supernatural killer!”
Synopsis
A woman is married to the son of a doctor, the proprietor of a private sanatorium, where she is under unwilling treatment. Both the son and the doctor indicate they want the marriage dissolved. Arriving at the scene is a mysterious personage identified as the doctor's cousin who formerly was a stage magician in Europe. He is accompanied by a threatening dwarf.
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Joe Dante on SCARED TO DEATH
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Bela Lugosi
Prof Leonide
George Zucco
Dr. Josef Van Ee
Nat Pendleton
Bill 'Bull' Raymond
Molly Lamont
Laura Van Ee
Joyce Compton
Jane Cornell
Gladys Blake
Lilly Beth
Roland Varno
Ward Van Ee
Angelo Rossitto
Indigo
Douglas Fowley
Terry Lee
Stanley Andrews
Pathologist
Lee Bennett
Rene the Killer
Stanley Price
Autopsy Surgeon
Dorothy Christy
Mrs. Williams (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Abbott
- Original Score
- Carl Hoefle
- Original Title
- Scared to Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Golden Gate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Walter Abbott
Carl Hoefle
Marcel Le Picard
George McGuire
William B. David
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Abbott
Screenplay
Christy Cabanne
Director
William B. David
Producer
Carl Hoefle
Original Music Composer
George McGuire
Editor
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Scared to Death
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What is Scared to Death about?
A woman is married to the son of a doctor, the proprietor of a private sanatorium, where she is under unwilling treatment. Both the son and the doctor indicate they want the marriage dissolved. Arriving at the scene is a mysterious personage identified as the doctor's cousin who formerly was a stage magician in Europe. He is accompanied by a threatening dwarf.
Who directed Scared to Death?
Scared to Death was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Scared to Death?
The principal cast of Scared to Death includes Bela Lugosi, George Zucco, Nat Pendleton, Molly Lamont, Joyce Compton.
When was Scared to Death released and how long is it?
Scared to Death was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Scared to Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scared to Death was composed by Carl Hoefle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scared to Death?
Scared to Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).