Movie Description
Crimes at the Dark House
(1940)Overview
In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England. On arriving in England, "Sir Percival" schemes to marry an heiress for her money, and, with the connivance of the cunning Dr. Isidor Fosco, embarks on a killing spree of all who suspect him to be an imposter and would get in the way of his plans to stay Lord of the Manor.
Featured Crew
- Director : George King
- Producer : Odette King,George King
- Editor : Jack Harris
- Cast : Tod Slaughter,Sylvia Marriott,Hilary Eaves,Geoffrey Wardwell,Hay Petrie,Margaret Yarde,Rita Grant,David Horne,Elsie Wagstaff,David Keir,Grace Arnold,Vincent Holman
Cast
The False Sir Percival Glyde
Laurie Fairlie / Anne Catherick
Marion Fairlie
Paul Hartwright
Dr. Isidor Fosco
Mrs. Bullen
Jessica
Frederick Fairlie
Mrs. Catherick
Lawyer Mr. Merriman
Maid
Asylum Doctor
Posters
Facts
Original TitleCrimes at the Dark House
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-03-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 09m
Production CompaniesGeorge King Productions
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Horror
