The Old Dark House
“Beware the night!”
Synopsis
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Benn W. Levy
- Original Score
- David Broekman
- Original Title
- The Old Dark House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Benn W. Levy, J. B. Priestley
David Broekman
Arthur Edeson
Clarence Kolster
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
James Whale
Director
Benn W. Levy
Screenplay
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
David Broekman
Original Music Composer
Charles D. Hall
Production Design
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Dark House
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What is The Old Dark House about?
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
Who directed The Old Dark House?
The Old Dark House was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in The Old Dark House?
The principal cast of The Old Dark House includes Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger.
When was The Old Dark House released and how long is it?
The Old Dark House was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Dark House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Dark House was composed by David Broekman.
Is The Old Dark House based on a book or true story?
The Old Dark House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. B. Priestley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Dark House?
The Old Dark House holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).