House of Darkness
Synopsis
In this psychological thriller, an avaricious man covets his stepbrother's home. The greedy fellow knows that his stepbrother has a heart condition and so sets off a fatal attack by smashing a beloved violin. However, his actions do not come without a terrible price.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oswald Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling
- Original Score
- George Melachrino
- Original Title
- House of Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Harry Reynolds Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oswald Mitchell
John Gilling, Betty M. Davies
George Melachrino
Cyril Bristow
Robert Johnson
Harry Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Oswald Mitchell
Director
Robert Johnson
Editor
George Haslam
Production Design
John Gilling
Screenplay
Harry Reynolds
Producer
Cyril Bristow
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of Darkness about?
In this psychological thriller, an avaricious man covets his stepbrother's home. The greedy fellow knows that his stepbrother has a heart condition and so sets off a fatal attack by smashing a beloved violin. However, his actions do not come without a terrible price.
Who directed House of Darkness?
House of Darkness was directed by Oswald Mitchell.
Who stars in House of Darkness?
The principal cast of House of Darkness includes Laurence Harvey, Lesley Brook, John Stuart, George Melachrino, Lesley Osmond.
When was House of Darkness released and how long is it?
House of Darkness was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Darkness was composed by George Melachrino.