

The Old Dark House
1963-10-30 · 86 min · ★ 5.9
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
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- Directors
- William Castle
- Production companies
- Hammer Film Productions, William Castle Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tom PostonTom Penderel
Robert MorleyRoderick Femm
Janette ScottCecily Femm
Joyce GrenfellAgatha Femm
Mervyn JohnsPotiphar Femm
Peter BullCaspar Femm / Jasper Femm
Danny GreenMorgan Femm
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