Phantom of the Rue Morgue
“Mad passions, madder deeds in the Edgar Allan Poe chiller!”
Synopsis
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
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Phantom Of The Rue Morgue (1954)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-17
Top Cast
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Karl Malden
Dr. Marais
Claude Dauphin
Insp. Bonnard
Patricia Medina
Jeanette
Steve Forrest
Prof. Paul Dupin
Allyn Ann McLerie
Yvonne (as Allyn McLerie)
Anthony Caruso
Jacques the One-Eyed
Veola Vonn
Arlette
Dolores Dorn
Camille
Merv Griffin
Georges Brevert
Paul Richards
Rene the Knife-thrower
Rolfe Sedan
LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Wardrobe Woman
Henry Kulky
Maurice
Abdullah Abbas
Show Spectator (uncredited)
Rico Alaniz
Gendarme (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Barfly (uncredited)
Monya Andre
Show Spectator (uncredited)
Larry Arnold
Gendarme (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Medford, James R. Webb, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Phantom of the Rue Morgue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Harold Medford, James R. Webb, Edgar Allan Poe
David Buttolph
J. Peverell Marley
James Moore
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Harold Medford
Writer
James R. Webb
Writer
Roy Del Ruth
Director
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Henry Blanke
Producer
James Moore
Editor
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 Phantom of the Rue Morgue
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What is Phantom of the Rue Morgue about?
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
Who directed Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
Phantom of the Rue Morgue was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
The principal cast of Phantom of the Rue Morgue includes Karl Malden, Claude Dauphin, Patricia Medina, Steve Forrest, Allyn Ann McLerie.
When was Phantom of the Rue Morgue released and how long is it?
Phantom of the Rue Morgue was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phantom of the Rue Morgue was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
Phantom of the Rue Morgue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).