The Fall of the House of Usher
La Chute de la maison Usher
Synopsis
A man travels to the remote and decaying mansion of his old friend Roderick Usher, who lives in isolation with his mysterious and gravely ill wife, Madeleine. As the strange atmosphere surrounding the Usher family grows increasingly unsettling, the visitor finds himself drawn into their world of obsession, illness, and supernatural dread.
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The Fall of the House of Usher (1928 Epstein). Not So Silent Cinema
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 15, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Epstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Buñuel, Jean Epstein, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Title
- La Chute de la maison Usher
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Films Jean Epstein
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Epstein
Luis Buñuel, Jean Epstein, Edgar Allan Poe
Georges Lucas, Jean Lucas
Jean Epstein
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Jean Epstein
Producer
Jean Epstein
Director
Jean Epstein
Writer
Luis Buñuel
Writer
Georges Lucas
Director of Photography
Jean Lucas
Director of Photography
Oclise
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What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
A man travels to the remote and decaying mansion of his old friend Roderick Usher, who lives in isolation with his mysterious and gravely ill wife, Madeleine. As the strange atmosphere surrounding the Usher family grows increasingly unsettling, the visitor finds himself drawn into their world of obsession, illness, and supernatural dread.
Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Jean Epstein.
Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
The principal cast of The Fall of the House of Usher includes Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, Fournez-Goffard, Luc Dartagnan.
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 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.