The Haunted Castle
Schloß Vogelöd
Synopsis
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
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THE HAUNTED CASTLE (1921 -Silent)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-04
Top Cast
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Arnold Korff
Lord von Vogelschrey auf Vogeloed
Lulu Kyser-Korff
Lady Centa von Vogelschey (as L. Kyser-Korff)
Lothar Mehnert
Graf Johann Oetsch (as Lotar Mehnert)
Paul Bildt
Baron Safferstätt
Olga Tschechowa
Baronin Safferstätt
Paul Hartmann
Graf Peter Paul Oetsch
Hermann Vallentin
Landgerichtsrat a.D.
Julius Falkenstein
Ängstlicher Herr
Georg Zawatzky
Küchenjunge (uncredited)
Robert Leffler
Majordomus
Victor Bluetner
Pater Faramund (as Victor Blütner)
Walter Kurt Kuhle
Diener (as Walter Kurt-Kuhle)
Loni Nest
Kleines Mädchen (uncredited)
Ursula Nest
Zweites Kleines Mädchen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer
- Original Title
- Schloß Vogelöd
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Uco-Film GmbH, Decla-Bioscop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
Carl Mayer, Rudolf Stratz
Fritz Arno Wagner, Laszlo Schäffer
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Pommer
Producer
F. W. Murnau
Director
Carl Mayer
Screenplay
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Laszlo Schäffer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Haunted Castle
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What is The Haunted Castle about?
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
Who directed The Haunted Castle?
The Haunted Castle was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in The Haunted Castle?
The principal cast of The Haunted Castle includes Arnold Korff, Lulu Kyser-Korff, Lothar Mehnert, Paul Bildt, Olga Tschechowa.
When was The Haunted Castle released and how long is it?
The Haunted Castle was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Is The Haunted Castle based on a book or true story?
The Haunted Castle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudolf Stratz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Haunted Castle?
The Haunted Castle holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).