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Short drama horror film

The Tell-Tale Heart (1953): Cast

The Tell-Tale Heart (1953) movie poster

The Tell-Tale Heart is a 1953 short drama horror film directed by J.B. Williams, starring Stanley Baker as Edgar Allan Poe. It runs 21 minutes.

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The Tell-Tale Heart (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
21 min
Director
J.B. Williams
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tell-Tale Heart About?

The premise of The Tell-Tale Heart without spoilers.

Stanley Baker enacts the classic Edgar Allan Poe story in this chilling short film, only recently rediscovered after being lost for 50 years.

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Cast & crew

The Tell-Tale Heart Cast & Characters

Stanley Baker plays Edgar Allan Poe in The Tell-Tale Heart. Directed by J.B. Williams.

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The Tell-Tale Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tell-Tale Heart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tell-Tale Heart?

The Tell-Tale Heart runs 21 minutes.

When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?

The Tell-Tale Heart was released on December 1, 1953.

Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?

The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by J.B. Williams.

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Who is in the cast of The Tell-Tale Heart?

The Tell-Tale Heart stars Stanley Baker as Edgar Allan Poe.

Does The Tell-Tale Heart have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tell-Tale Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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