The Undying Monster (1942) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
The Undying Monster (1942) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Nov 27, 1942 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 03m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.25/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
The Undying Monster Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A werewolf prowls around at night but only kills certain members of one family. It seems like just a coincidence but the investigating Inspector soon finds out that this tradition has gone on for generations and tries to find a link between the werewolf and the family, leading to a frightening conclusion.
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The Undying Monster Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1942
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 63 minutes / Sub-Genres: Werewolves
Directors: John Brahm
Stars: James Ellison, Heather Angel, John Howard, Bramwell Fletcher, Heather Thatcher … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 27, 1942Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Undying Monster Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 27, 1942
Writers: Lillie Hayward, Michael Jacoby, Jessie Douglas Kerruish
Producers: Bryan Foy, William Goetz
Musicians: Emil Newman, David Raksin, Arthur Lange, Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematographers: Lucien Ballard
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The Undying Monster (1942) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Undying Monster Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Ellison | ... | Robert Curtis |
| Heather Angel | ... | Helga Hammond |
| John Howard | ... | Oliver Hammond |
| Bramwell Fletcher | ... | Dr. Jeff Colbert |
| Heather Thatcher | ... | Christy |
| Aubrey Mather | ... | Inspector Craig |
| Halliwell Hobbes | ... | Walton, the Butler |
| Matthew Boulton | ... | Coroner (uncredited) |
| Harry Carter | ... | Warren (uncredited) |
| Alec Craig | ... | Will, the Groundsman (uncredited) |
| Douglas Gerrard | ... | Jury Foreman (uncredited) |
| Holmes Herbert | ... | Chief Constable (uncredited) |
| Eily Malyon | ... | Mrs. Walton (uncredited) |
| Charles McGraw | ... | Strud Strudwick (uncredited) |
| Clive Morgan | ... | Foster (uncredited) |
| John Rogers | ... | Tom Clagpool (uncredited) |
| Jerry Sheldon | ... | Villager (uncredited) |
| Donald Stuart | ... | Charlie Clagpool (uncredited) |
| David Thursby | ... | Craig''s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Valerie Traxler | ... | Kate O''Malley (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Ellison, as Robert Curtis, passed away at age 83 in Montecito, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Jimmie 'Shamrock' Ellison | Jimmie Ellison | Jimmy 'Shamrock' Ellison | Jimmy Ellison - Heather Angel, as Helga Hammond, passed away at age 77 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - John Howard – Oliver Hammond
- Bramwell Fletcher, as Dr. Jeff Colbert, passed away at age 84 in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Heather Thatcher, as Christy, passed away at age 90 in Hill.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Aubrey Mather, as Inspector Craig, passed away at age 72 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius - Halliwell Hobbes, as Walton, the Butler, passed away at age 84 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Holliwell Hobbes | Halliwell Hobbs - Matthew Boulton, as Coroner (uncredited), passed away at age 69 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Mathew Boulton - Harry Carter, as Warren (uncredited), passed away at age 90 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Alec Craig, as Will, the Groundsman (uncredited), passed away at age 61 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - Douglas Gerrard – Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- Holmes Herbert, as Chief Constable (uncredited), passed away at age 74 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: H.E. Herbert | H.J. Herbert | Holmes E. Herbert - Eily Malyon, as Mrs. Walton (uncredited), passed away at age 81 in South Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Eily Malyan | Ely Malyon | Ely Melyon - Charles McGraw, as Strud Strudwick (uncredited), passed away at age 66 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Charles Mc Graw - Clive Morgan, as Foster (uncredited), passed away at age 87 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Captain Clive Morgan
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