The read
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
57 audience votes
Key crew
- Carl MayerScreenplay
- F. W. MurnauDirector
Cast
- Arnold KorffLord von Vogelschrey auf Vogeloed
- Lulu Kyser-KorffLady Centa von Vogelschey (as L. Kyser-Korff)
- Lothar MehnertGraf Johann Oetsch (as Lotar Mehnert)
- Paul BildtBaron Safferstätt
- Olga TschechowaBaronin Safferstätt
- Paul HartmannGraf Peter Paul Oetsch
- Hermann VallentinLandgerichtsrat a.D.
- Julius FalkensteinÄngstlicher Herr
- Georg ZawatzkyKüchenjunge (uncredited)
- Robert LefflerMajordomus
- Victor BluetnerPater Faramund (as Victor Blütner)
- Walter Kurt KuhleDiener (as Walter Kurt-Kuhle)
Stills
Themes
castlehuntfratricideuninvited guest