Twice-Told Tales
“A trio of terror!”
Synopsis
3 horror stories based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the 1st story titled "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", Heidegger attempts to restore the youth of three elderly friends. In "Rappaccini's Daughter", a demented father is inoculating his daughter with poison so she may never leave her garden of poisonous plants. In the final story "The House of the Seven Gables", The Pyncheon family suffers from a hundred year old curse and while in the midst of arguing over inheritance, a stranger arrives.
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Twice-Told Tales (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-06
Top Cast
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Vincent Price
Alex Medbourne / Dr. Giacomo Rappaccini / Gerald Pyncheon
Sebastian Cabot
Dr. Carl Heidegger
Brett Halsey
Giovanni Guasconti
Beverly Garland
Alice Pyncheon
Richard Denning
Jonathan Maulle
Mari Blanchard
Sylvia Ward
Abraham Sofaer
Prof. Pietro Baglioni
Jacqueline deWit
Hannah Pyncheon, Gerald's Sister
Joyce Taylor
Beatrice Rappaccini
Edith Evanson
Lisabetta, the landlady
Floyd Simmons
Ghost of Matthew Maulle
Gene Roth
Cabman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent, Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- Twice-Told Tales
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Robert E. Kent, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Richard LaSalle
Ellis W. Carter
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Robert E. Kent
Writer
Richard LaSalle
Original Music Composer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twice-Told Tales
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What is Twice-Told Tales about?
3 horror stories based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the 1st story titled "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", Heidegger attempts to restore the youth of three elderly friends. In "Rappaccini's Daughter", a demented father is inoculating his daughter with poison so she may never leave her garden of poisonous plants. In the final story "The House of the Seven Gables", The Pyncheon family suffers from a hundred year old curse and while in the midst of arguing over inheritance, a stranger arrives.
Who directed Twice-Told Tales?
Twice-Told Tales was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in Twice-Told Tales?
The principal cast of Twice-Told Tales includes Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Brett Halsey, Beverly Garland, Richard Denning.
When was Twice-Told Tales released and how long is it?
Twice-Told Tales was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Twice-Told Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twice-Told Tales was composed by Richard LaSalle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twice-Told Tales?
Twice-Told Tales holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).