The Telltale Heart (1928): Cast
The Telltale Heart is a 1928 short drama horror film directed by Charles Klein and Leon Shamroy, starring Hans Fuerberg as Detective, Otto Matieson and Charles Darvas. It runs 24 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Directors
- Charles Klein and Leon Shamroy
- Studio
- Klein & Shamroy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Telltale Heart About?
The premise of The Telltale Heart without spoilers.
An unstable man initially admires his elderly neighbor, whose intense stare unnerves him, then becomes consumed by hatred. He meticulously plans and commits a murder one night. The following morning two police officers investigate a scream, question him, and examine his eyes, declaring him innocent. He invites them to linger, shares warped theories of crime, while his heart pounds louder, and the distorted camera angles reflect his mental turmoil.
The Telltale Heart Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- expressionism
- expressionist
- german expressionism
- heartbeat
- gold
- insane man
- insanity
- guilt
- murder
The Telltale Heart Cast & Characters
Hans Fuerberg leads the cast as Detective, with Otto Matieson as The Insane and Charles Darvas as Detective. Directed by Charles Klein and Leon Shamroy; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Charles Klein
- Co-director Leon Shamroy
- Hans Fuerberg as Detective
- Otto Matieson as The Insane
- Charles Darvas as Detective
- William Herford as The Old Man
The Telltale Heart Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “El corazón delator”.
- Also known as
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- The Tell-Tale Heart
- El corazón delator
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The Telltale Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Telltale Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Telltale Heart?
The Telltale Heart runs 24 minutes.
When was The Telltale Heart released?
The Telltale Heart was released in 1928.
Who directed The Telltale Heart?
The Telltale Heart was directed by Charles Klein and Leon Shamroy.
Who is in the cast of The Telltale Heart?
The Telltale Heart stars Hans Fuerberg as Detective, Otto Matieson as The Insane and Charles Darvas as Detective, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Telltale Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. The Telltale Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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