The Black Room

The Black Room

Director: Roy William Neill Cast: Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
, Marian Marsh
Marian Marsh
, Robert Allen
Robert Allen
, Katherine DeMille
Katherine DeMille
Roy William Neill
The Black Room

The Black Room

Director: Roy William Neill Cast: Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
, Marian Marsh
Marian Marsh
, Robert Allen
Robert Allen
, Katherine DeMille
Katherine DeMille
Roy William Neill

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Overview

A curse pronounced upon land baron DeBerghmann has devastating long-range consequences for his twin sons Gregor and Anton. Twenty years later, Anton (Boris Karloff) has developed into a debauched and much-hated despot, disposing of his enemies by dumping their bodies into the titular "black room" on his estate. But when Anton's kindly, benevolent brother Gregor (also Karloff) returns home after a long absence, he is so beloved by the townspeople that Anton "graciously" gives up his title and estate to Gregor. Actually, Anton plans to kill his brother and take his place so that he can indulge in even more deviltry -- including the framing of young Lt. Lussan (Robert Allen), the sweetheart of the beautiful Thea (Marian Marsh), for the murder (committed by Anton) of Thea's father Col. Hassel (Thurston Hall). Ultimately, however, Anton's true identity is revealed by Gregor's faithful mastiff. Though reminiscent of an old folk legend, The Black Room was written directly for the screen by Arthur Strawn.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/04/2011
UPC: 0043396388901
Original Release: 1935
Rating: NR
Source: ALLIED VAUGHN
Presentation: [B&W]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:08:00
Sales rank: 43,330

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Boris Karloff Baron Gregor de Berghmann
Marian Marsh Thea Hassel
Robert Allen Lt. Albert Lussan,Lt. Albert Lussan
Katherine DeMille Mashka
Thurston Hall Col. Hassel
John Buckler Beran
Henry Kolker Baron Frederick de Berghmann
Colin Tapley Lt. Hassel
Torben Meyer Peter
Egon Brecher Karl
John Bleifer Franz
Fredrik Vogeding Josef
Edward Van Sloan Doctor

Technical Credits
Roy William Neill Director
Robert North Producer
Arthur Strawn Screenwriter
Henry Myers Screenwriter
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