The Old Dark House (1963) Horror Thriller Mystery Comedy
The Old Dark House (1963) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Oct 31, 1963 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy | Runtime 1h 26m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.93/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
The Old Dark House Plot Synopsis:
An American who sells cars in England receives a mysterious invitation from an old, eccentric millionaire to visit his house in which he lives with his twin brother.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An American who sells cars in England receives a mysterious invitation from an old, eccentric millionaire...
Tagline: READY! SET! LAUGH! Join the fun in a nut-house of terror! (movie poster)
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The Old Dark House Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1963 (more 1963 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 86 minutes / Horror Genres: Comedy
Directors: William Castle
Stars: Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott, Joyce Grenfell, Mervyn Johns … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 31, 1963Production Co.: Columbia Pictures
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Old Dark House Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 31, 1963
Writers: Robert Dillon, J.B. Priestley
Producers: William Castle, Anthony Hinds, Dona Holloway, Basil Keys
Musicians: Benjamin Frankel
Cinematographers: Arthur Grant
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The Old Dark House Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Poston | ... | Tom Penderel |
| Robert Morley | ... | Roderick Femm |
| Janette Scott | ... | Cecily Femm |
| Joyce Grenfell | ... | Agatha Femm |
| Mervyn Johns | ... | Potiphar Femm |
| Fenella Fielding | ... | Morgana Femm |
| Peter Bull | ... | Caspar & Jasper Femm |
| Danny Green | ... | Morgan Femm |
| John Harvey | ... | Club Receptionist |
| John Adams | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Charles Addams | ... | Hand in Title Sequence (uncredited) |
| Jack Arrow | ... | Casino Employee (uncredited) |
| Amy Dalby | ... | Gambler (uncredited) |
| Joyce Everson | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Angela Kay | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| Aileen Lewis | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| John Lynn | ... | Croupier (uncredited) |
| Jim O''Brady | ... | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tom Poston – Tom Penderel
- Robert Morley, as Roderick Femm, passed away at age 84 in Wargrave, Berkshire, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: 'A Guest' - Janette Scott (b. December 14, 1938) – Cecily Femm
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Janette Scott Torme aka Mel & Janette | Janette Scott Tormé aka Mel & Janette | Janette Scott Rademaekers - Joyce Grenfell, as Agatha Femm, passed away at age 69 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Joyce Greenfell | Joyce Grenfell O.B.E. - Mervyn Johns, as Potiphar Femm, passed away at age 93 in Norwood, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Ft. Lt. Mervyn Johns RAF.VR. - Fenella Fielding – Morgana Femm
- Peter Bull, as Caspar & Jasper Femm, passed away at age 72 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7½" (1.72 m) - Danny Green, as Morgan Femm, passed away at age 69 in .
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - John Harvey, as Club Receptionist, passed away at age 70 in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Libra - John Adams – Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Charles Addams, as Hand in Title Sequence (uncredited), passed away at age 76 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Chas. Addams | Chas Addams - Jack Arrow – Casino Employee (uncredited)
- Amy Dalby, as Gambler (uncredited), passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Also known as: Amy D'Alby - Joyce Everson – Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Angela Kay – Casino Patron (uncredited)
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