Pillow of Death
“HATE! Crawling back from the grave!”
Synopsis
Attorney Wayne Fletcher and his secretary have an affair. When Wayne's wife is found smothered to death, he becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate the murder, a psychic with questionable motives tries to contact the deceased woman. Soon, Wayne begins seeing visions of his dead wife, and other people involved with the case begin to be killed, one by one.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Pillow of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Fox
George Bricker, Dwight V. Babcock
Frank Skinner
Jerome Ash
Edward Curtiss
Ben Pivar
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace Fox
Director
Vera West
Costume Design
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Ben Pivar
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
George Bricker
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pillow of Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pillow of Death about?
Attorney Wayne Fletcher and his secretary have an affair. When Wayne's wife is found smothered to death, he becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate the murder, a psychic with questionable motives tries to contact the deceased woman. Soon, Wayne begins seeing visions of his dead wife, and other people involved with the case begin to be killed, one by one.
Who directed Pillow of Death?
Pillow of Death was directed by Wallace Fox.
Who stars in Pillow of Death?
The principal cast of Pillow of Death includes Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Edward Bromberg, Rosalind Ivan, Clara Blandick.
When was Pillow of Death released and how long is it?
Pillow of Death was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Pillow of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pillow of Death was composed by Frank Skinner.