Inner Sanctum
“Great on the air... Thrilling as a best seller... Now a sensation as a new screen hit!”
Synopsis
A killer hides out in a small-town boarding house.
Top Cast
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Charles Russell
Harold Dunlap
Mary Beth Hughes
Jean Maxwell
Dale Belding
Mike Bennett
Billy House
McFee
Fritz Leiber
Dr. Valonius
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Mitchell
Lee Patrick
Ruth Bennett
Roscoe Ates
Willie
Eddie Parks
Barney
Eve Miller
Marie Kembar
Bert Stevens
Train Passenger (Uncredited)
Buck Russell
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome T. Gollard
- Original Score
- Leon Klatzkin
- Original Title
- Inner Sanctum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- M.R.S. Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Jerome T. Gollard
Leon Klatzkin
Allen G. Siegler
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Richard B. Morros, Samuel Rheiner, Walter Shenson
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Jerome T. Gollard
Screenplay
Leon Klatzkin
Original Music Composer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Samuel Rheiner
Producer
Walter Shenson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Inner Sanctum.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inner Sanctum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inner Sanctum about?
A killer hides out in a small-town boarding house.
Who directed Inner Sanctum?
Inner Sanctum was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Inner Sanctum?
The principal cast of Inner Sanctum includes Charles Russell, Mary Beth Hughes, Dale Belding, Billy House, Fritz Leiber.
When was Inner Sanctum released and how long is it?
Inner Sanctum was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Inner Sanctum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inner Sanctum was composed by Leon Klatzkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inner Sanctum?
Inner Sanctum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).