The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph PevneyDirector
- Jerry SackheimScreenplay
Cast
- Charles LaughtonSire Alain de Maletroit
- Boris KarloffVoltan
- Sally ForrestBlanche de Maletroit
- Richard WylerDenis de Beaulieu
- William CottrellCorbeau
- Alan NapierCount Grassin
- Morgan FarleyRenville
- Paul CavanaghEdmond de Maletroit
- Michael PateTalon
- Marion GrayCast
- Mary BaylessCast
- George BruggemanCast
Stills
Themes
kidnappingsecret passagearranged marriagetorturegothic horrortrappeddungeonbased on short storywater wheel17th centurychateau