The Old Dark House

1932 · directed by James Whale

Rating: 80/100
Hit: yes

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

The Old Dark House (1932), directed by James Whale, rates 80/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

Boris Karloff
Melvyn Douglas
Charles Laughton
Lilian Bond
Ernest Thesiger
Eva Moore
Raymond Massey
Gloria Stuart
Elspeth Dudgeon
Brember Wills

Crew

Arthur Edeson — Director of Photography
Clarence Kolster — Editor
David Broekman — Original Music Composer
Benn W. Levy — Screenplay

More from James Whale

Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — 84/100 · hit
Frankenstein (1931) — 82/100 · hit
The Invisible Man (1933) — 82/100 · hit
Show Boat (1936) — 80/100 · hit

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