Hatter's Castle
“Her shame was something no one could forgive - except the man who loved her!”
Synopsis
The year is 1880. On the outskirts of the fictional small Scottish town of Levenford there stands a strange building, half cottage, half castle, embraced with thick stone walls. The townsfolk nickname the fortress "Hatter's Castle", for James Brodie, the man who built it. Brodie is a hatter who keeps the members of the family in fear and submission; he is brutal, arrogant, selfish and cruel. His wife, who has long been ailing, and his daughter Mary, are in awe of him. His son Angus, aged 15, alone dear to his heart, suffers under his love as the others suffer under his sternness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolph Bernauer, Paul Merzbach
- Original Score
- Horace Shepherd
- Original Title
- Hatter's Castle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Grafton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Rudolph Bernauer, Paul Merzbach, A.J. Cronin, Rodney Ackland
Horace Shepherd
Mutz Greenbaum
Douglas Robertson
Isadore Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Bernauer
Screenplay
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Douglas Robertson
Editor
Isadore Goldsmith
Producer
Lance Comfort
Director
Horace Shepherd
Original Music Composer
Paul Merzbach
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hatter's Castle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hatter's Castle about?
The year is 1880. On the outskirts of the fictional small Scottish town of Levenford there stands a strange building, half cottage, half castle, embraced with thick stone walls. The townsfolk nickname the fortress "Hatter's Castle", for James Brodie, the man who built it. Brodie is a hatter who keeps the members of the family in fear and submission; he is brutal, arrogant, selfish and cruel. His wife, who has long been ailing, and his daughter Mary, are in awe of him. His son Angus, aged 15, alone dear to his heart, suffers under his love as the others suffer under his sternness.
Who directed Hatter's Castle?
Hatter's Castle was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in Hatter's Castle?
The principal cast of Hatter's Castle includes Robert Newton, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, Emlyn Williams, Henry Oscar.
When was Hatter's Castle released and how long is it?
Hatter's Castle was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Hatter's Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hatter's Castle was composed by Horace Shepherd.
Is Hatter's Castle based on a book or true story?
Hatter's Castle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.J. Cronin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hatter's Castle?
Hatter's Castle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).