The Old Dark House

Nan
1h 10m
1932
6.734 /10 (289)

Beware the night!

Overview

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1932-10-20

Top Billed Cast

Boris Karloff

Morgan

Melvyn Douglas

Penderel

Charles Laughton

Sir William Porterhouse

Lilian Bond

Gladys

Ernest Thesiger

Horace Femm

Eva Moore

Rebecca Femm

Raymond Massey

Philip Waverton

Gloria Stuart

Margaret Waverton

Elspeth Dudgeon

Sir Roderick Femm

Brember Wills

Saul Femm

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