1940

1h 21m

6.3(17 votes)

Mystery

Thriller

Crime

Overview

A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Marius Goring

Willie, Lord Lebanon

Acting

Helen Haye

Lady Lebanon

Acting

Penelope Dudley-Ward

Isla Crane

Acting

Felix Aylmer

Dr. Amersham

Acting

George Merritt

Det. Inspector Tanner

Acting

Ronald Shiner

Sergeant Totty

Acting

Patrick Barr

Richard Ferraby

Acting

Roy Emerton

Gilder

Acting

George Hayes

Brooks

Acting

John Warwick

Studd

No Image

Acting

Elizabeth Scott

Mrs. Tilling

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Acting

Torin Thatcher

Jim Tilling, the Groundsman

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