

Dementia
“Not ONE WORD is spoken on the screen!”
Synopsis
In a shadowy world stitched from nightmares, a young woman's harrowing journey in a seedy hotel unveils her traumatic past. Haunted by violence and stalked through desolate streets, her psyche unravels as she confronts an abusive husband and unsettling memories.
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DEMENTIA (1955) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Adrienne Barrett
The Gamin
Bruno VeSota
Rich Man
Ben Roseman
Father
Richard Barron
Evil One
Ed Hinkle
Butler
Lucille Rowland
Mother
Jebbie VeSota
Flower Girl
Faith Parker
Nightclub Dancer
Gayne Sullivan
Wino
Shorty Rogers
Shorty Rogers
Shelley Berman
Stoned Beatnik (uncredited)
Duane Grey
Policeman (uncredited)
Jonathan Haze
Character (uncredited)
Ed McMahon
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto
Newsboy (uncredited)
Aaron Spelling
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno VeSota
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Dementia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- J.J. Parker Productions, H.K.F. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Parker
Bruno VeSota
George Antheil
William C. Thompson
Joseph Gluck
John Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Gluck
Editor
Bruno VeSota
Writer
John Parker
Director
John Parker
Producer
Ben Roseman
Production Design
William C. Thompson
Director of Photography
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dementia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dementia about?
In a shadowy world stitched from nightmares, a young woman's harrowing journey in a seedy hotel unveils her traumatic past. Haunted by violence and stalked through desolate streets, her psyche unravels as she confronts an abusive husband and unsettling memories.
Who directed Dementia?
Dementia was directed by John Parker.
Who stars in Dementia?
The principal cast of Dementia includes Adrienne Barrett, Bruno VeSota, Ben Roseman, Richard Barron, Ed Hinkle.
When was Dementia released and how long is it?
Dementia was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Dementia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dementia was composed by George Antheil.




















