House on Haunted Hill (1959) Horror Mystery Crime
House on Haunted Hill (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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House on Haunted Hill Plot Synopsis:
Eccentric millionaire Fredrick Loren and his 4th wife, Annabelle, have invited 5 people to the house on Haunted Hill for a "haunted House" party. Whoever will stay in the house for one night will earn ten thousand dollars each. As the night progresses, all the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, murderers, and other terrors.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A millionaire offers ten thousand dollars to five people who agree to be locked in a large, spooky, rented house overnight with him and his wife.
Tagline: See it with someone with warm hands!
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House on Haunted Hill Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Country: United States
Writers: Robb White
Producers: William Castle, Robb White
Editors: Roy V. Livingston
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House on Haunted Hill (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
House on Haunted Hill Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Price | ... | Frederick Loren |
| Carol Ohmart | ... | Annabelle Loren |
| Richard Long | ... | Lance Schroeder |
| Alan Marshal | ... | Dr. David Trent |
| Carolyn Craig | ... | Nora Manning |
| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... | Watson Pritchard (as Elisha Cook) |
| Julie Mitchum | ... | Ruth Bridgers |
| Leona Anderson | ... | Mrs. Slydes |
| Howard Hoffman | ... | Jonas |
| Skeleton | ... | Self |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Vincent Price, as Frederick Loren, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Mr. Vincent Price | Master of Terror - Carol Ohmart – Annabelle Loren
- Richard Long, as Lance Schroeder, passed away at age 47 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Dick Long | Richard & Mara Long | Richard & Mara - Alan Marshal – Dr. David Trent
- Carolyn Craig – Nora Manning
- Elisha Cook Jr., as Watson Pritchard (as Elisha Cook), passed away at age 91 in Big P.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Elisa Cook | Elisha Cook - Julie Mitchum, as Ruth Bridgers, passed away at age 88 in Sun City, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Leo - Leona Anderson, as Mrs. Slydes, passed away at age 88 in Fremont, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - Howard Hoffman, as Jonas, passed away at age 75 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Howard R. Hoffman - Skeleton – Self
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