The Maze (1953) Horror Drama Sci-Fi Mystery Fantasy
The Maze (1953) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Jul 26, 1953 (US) | Genres Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fantasy | Runtime 1h 20m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
The Maze Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A Scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty Kitty and moves to his uncle"s castle in the Scottish highlands. Kitty and her aunt follow Gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle.
Tagline: The Deadliest Trap in the World!
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Type: MovieYear: 1953 (more 1953 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 80 minutes / Directors: William Cameron Menzies
Stars: Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, Katherine Emery, Michael Pate, John Dodsworth … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 26, 1953Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Maze Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 26, 1953, Blu-ray: Apr 24, 2018
Writers: Daniel B. Ullman, Maurice Sandoz
Producers: Richard V. Heermance, Walter Mirisch
Musicians: Marlin Skiles
Cinematographers: Harry Neumann
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The Maze (1953) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Maze Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Carlson | ... | Gerald MacTeam |
| Veronica Hurst | ... | Kitty Murray |
| Katherine Emery | ... | Edith Murray |
| Michael Pate | ... | William |
| John Dodsworth | ... | Dr. Bert Dilling |
| Hillary Brooke | ... | Peggy Lord |
| Stanley Fraser | ... | Robert |
| Lilian Bond | ... | Margaret Dilling (as Lillian Bond) |
| Owen McGiveney | ... | Simon |
| Robin Hughes | ... | Richard Roblar |
| Jack Chefe | ... | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Clyde Cook | ... | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | ... | Dance Extra in Party Sequence (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | ... | Dance Extra in Party Sequence (uncredited) |
| Harold Miller | ... | Dance Extra at Engagement Party (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | ... | Nightclub Table Extra (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Carlson, as Gerald MacTeam, passed away at age 65 in Enc.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Veronica Hurst (b. November 11, 1931) – Kitty Murray
Sign: Scorpio - Katherine Emery, as Edith Murray, passed away at age 73 in Portland, Ma.
Sign: Libra - Michael Pate, as William, passed away at age 88 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - John Dodsworth, as Dr. Bert Dilling, passed away at age 53 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Hillary Brooke, as Peggy Lord, passed away at age 84 in Bonsall, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Hillary Brook | Hilary Brooke | Beatrice Schute - Stanley Fraser – Robert
- Lilian Bond, as Margaret Dilling (as Lillian Bond), passed away at age 83 in Reseda, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Lillian Bond | Bond Lillian - Owen McGiveney, as Simon, passed away at age 83 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Owen McGivney Jr. | Owen McGivney - Robin Hughes, as Richard Roblar, passed away at age 69 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Jack Chefe, as Waiter (uncredited), passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Jack Chefé | Jacques Chefé - Clyde Cook, as Cab Driver (uncredited), passed away at age 92 in Carp.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Clyde Cooke | the Original Keystone Kops - Bess Flowers, as Dance Extra in Party Sequence (uncredited), passed away at age 85 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Kenner G. Kemp, as Dance Extra in Party Sequence (uncredited), passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Kenner Kemp - Harold Miller, as Dance Extra at Engagement Party (uncredited), passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Harold A. Miller
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