Crimes at the Dark House
Synopsis
In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England. On arriving in England, "Sir Percival" schemes to marry an heiress for her money, and, with the connivance of the cunning Dr. Isidor Fosco, embarks on a killing spree of all who suspect him to be an imposter and would get in the way of his plans to stay Lord of the Manor.
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Tod Slaughter
The False Sir Percival Glyde
Sylvia Marriott
Laurie Fairlie / Anne Catherick
Hilary Eaves
Marion Fairlie
Geoffrey Wardwell
Paul Hartwright
Hay Petrie
Dr. Isidor Fosco
Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Bullen
Rita Grant
Jessica
David Horne
Frederick Fairlie
Elsie Wagstaff
Mrs. Catherick
David Keir
Lawyer Mr. Merriman
Grace Arnold
Maid
Vincent Holman
Asylum Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George King
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilkie Collins, Frederick Hayward, H.F. Maltby
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- Crimes at the Dark House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- George King Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George King
Wilkie Collins, Frederick Hayward, H.F. Maltby
Jack Beaver
Hone Glendinning
Jack Harris
Odette King, George King
Department Leadership Roster
George King
Director
Odette King
Producer
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
Hone Glendinning
Director of Photography
George King
Producer
Jack Harris
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimes at the Dark House
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What is Crimes at the Dark House about?
In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England. On arriving in England, "Sir Percival" schemes to marry an heiress for her money, and, with the connivance of the cunning Dr. Isidor Fosco, embarks on a killing spree of all who suspect him to be an imposter and would get in the way of his plans to stay Lord of the Manor.
Who directed Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House was directed by George King.
Who stars in Crimes at the Dark House?
The principal cast of Crimes at the Dark House includes Tod Slaughter, Sylvia Marriott, Hilary Eaves, Geoffrey Wardwell, Hay Petrie.
When was Crimes at the Dark House released and how long is it?
Crimes at the Dark House was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Crimes at the Dark House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimes at the Dark House was composed by Jack Beaver.
Is Crimes at the Dark House based on a book or true story?
Crimes at the Dark House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilkie Collins".