Uncle Silas
Synopsis
Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
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Jean Simmons
Caroline Ruthyn
Katina Paxinou
Madame de la Rougierre
Derrick De Marney
Uncle Silas
Derek Bond
Lord Richard Ilbury
Sophie Stewart
Lady Monica Waring
Esmond Knight
Dr. Bryerly
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Rusk
Guy Rolfe
Sepulchre Hawkes
Reginald Tate
Austin Ruthyn
Manning Whiley
Dudley Ruthyn
John Laurie
Giles
Frederick Burtwell
Branston
George Curzon
Sleigh
Patricia Glyn
Mary Quince
O.B. Clarence
Vicar
Frederick Ranalow
Rigg
Robin Netscher
Tom Hawkes
John Salew
Grimstone
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Travers
- Original Score
- Alan Rawsthorne
- Original Title
- Uncle Silas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frank
Ben Travers, Sheridan Le Fanu
Alan Rawsthorne
Robert Krasker
Ralph Kemplen
Josef Somlo, Laurence Irving
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Ben Travers
Screenplay
Laurence Irving
Production Design
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Josef Somlo
Producer
Laurence Irving
Producer
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Charles Frank
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Silas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncle Silas about?
Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
Who directed Uncle Silas?
Uncle Silas was directed by Charles Frank.
Who stars in Uncle Silas?
The principal cast of Uncle Silas includes Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Sophie Stewart.
When was Uncle Silas released and how long is it?
Uncle Silas was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Silas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Silas was composed by Alan Rawsthorne.
Is Uncle Silas based on a book or true story?
Uncle Silas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sheridan Le Fanu".