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The Tell-Tale Heart (1934): Cast

The Tell-Tale Heart (1934) movie poster

The Tell-Tale Heart is a 1934 horror film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, starring Yolande Terrell as The Girl, John Kelt and James Fleck. It runs 55 minutes.

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The Tell-Tale Heart (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Genre
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.

A young man is driven mad by his obsession with the repulsive diseased eye of the old man who cares for him.

The Tell-Tale Heart Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • young
  • man
  • based on short story
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Cast & crew

The Tell-Tale Heart Cast & Characters

Yolande Terrell leads the cast as The Girl, with John Kelt as The Old Man and James Fleck as 2nd Investigator. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Tell-Tale Heart

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From the director

More from Brian Desmond Hurst

More films directed by Brian Desmond Hurst: The Playboy of the Western World, His and Hers, Behind the Mask and Dangerous Exile.

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The Tell-Tale Heart Also Known As

Also known as “Bucket of Blood”.

Also known as
  • Bucket of Blood

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FAQ

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 55 minutes.

When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?

The Tell-Tale Heart was released on June 14, 1934.

Who directed The Tell-Tale Heart?

The Tell-Tale Heart was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.

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

The Tell-Tale Heart stars Yolande Terrell as The Girl, John Kelt as The Old Man and James Fleck as 2nd Investigator, among 6 credited actors.

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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