Crimes at the Dark House (1940): Cast
Crimes at the Dark House is a 1940 drama horror film directed by George King, starring Tod Slaughter as The False Sir Percival Glyde, Hay Petrie and David Horne. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- George King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- George King Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crimes at the Dark House About?
The premise of Crimes at the Dark House without spoilers.
In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the Australian goldfields, then assumes Glyde’s identity to inherit his English estate. Arriving in England, the impostor plots to marry a rich heiress, aided by the scheming Dr. Isidor Fosco, and murders anyone who suspects his deception to remain lord of the manor.
Crimes at the Dark House Cast & Characters
Tod Slaughter leads the cast as The False Sir Percival Glyde, with Hay Petrie as Dr. Isidor Fosco and David Horne as Frederick Fairlie. Directed by George King; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director George King
- Tod Slaughter as The False Sir Percival Glyde
- Hay Petrie as Dr. Isidor Fosco
- David Horne as Frederick Fairlie
- Grace Arnold as Maid
Also Starring in Crimes at the Dark House
· 8 more- David Keir Lawyer Mr. Merriman
- Vincent Holman Asylum Doctor
- Elsie Wagstaff Mrs. Catherick
- Margaret Yarde Mrs. Bullen
- Sylvia Marriott Laurie Fairlie / Anne Catherick
- Geoffrey Wardwell Paul Hartwright
- Rita Grant Jessica
- Hilary Eaves Marion Fairlie
More from George King
More films directed by George King: Sting: Moment of Truth, Forbidden, The Shop at Sly Corner and Candlelight in Algeria.
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Crimes at the Dark House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crimes at the Dark House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Crimes at the Dark House released?
Crimes at the Dark House was released on March 1, 1940.
Who directed Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House was directed by George King.
More films by George King Who is in the cast of Crimes at the Dark House?
Crimes at the Dark House stars Tod Slaughter as The False Sir Percival Glyde, Hay Petrie as Dr. Isidor Fosco and David Horne as Frederick Fairlie, among 12 credited actors.
Does Crimes at the Dark House have a post-credit scene?
No. Crimes at the Dark House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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