The Strange Door
“Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece of Terror !”
Synopsis
The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.
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Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Sire Alain de Maletroit
Boris Karloff
Voltan
Sally Forrest
Blanche de Maletroit
Richard Wyler
Denis de Beaulieu
William Cottrell
Corbeau
Alan Napier
Count Grassin
Morgan Farley
Renville
Paul Cavanagh
Edmond de Maletroit
Michael Pate
Talon
Marion Gray
Mary Bayless
George Bruggeman
Forrest Burns
George Calliga
Monique Chantal
Jack Chefe
Harry Cording
Herbert Evans
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Sackheim
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa, Herman Stein, William Lava, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Strange Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Pevney
Jerry Sackheim, Robert Louis Stevenson
Miklós Rózsa, Herman Stein, William Lava, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Irving Glassberg
Edward Curtiss
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Sackheim
Screenplay
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Ted Richmond
Producer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Joseph Pevney
Director
Edward Curtiss
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Strange Door about?
The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.
Who directed The Strange Door?
The Strange Door was directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who stars in The Strange Door?
The principal cast of The Strange Door includes Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Sally Forrest, Richard Wyler, William Cottrell.
When was The Strange Door released and how long is it?
The Strange Door was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Door was composed by Miklós Rózsa, Herman Stein, William Lava, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.