Still from The Black Cat — The Black Cat (1934) — Edgar G. UlmerPhotographed by John J. Mescall

Edgar G. Ulmer

The Black Cat

Name: The Black Cat
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: 1934
Duration: 65 min

English / 1934 / 1h 5m

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Thriller Horror

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Synopsis

After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorEdgar G. Ulmer

WriterPeter Ruric, Tom Kilpatrick

CinematographerJohn J. Mescall

ComposerHeinz Roemheld

EditorRay Curtiss

ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.

Cast

Boris Karloffas Hjalmar Poelzig

Bela Lugosias Dr. Vitus Werdegast

David Mannersas Peter Alison

Julie Bishopas Joan Alison

Egon Brecheras The Majordomo

Harry Cordingas Thamal

Lucille Lundas Karen

Henry Armettaas The Sergeant

Albert Contias The Lieutenant

John Carradineas Cult Organist

John Georgeas Cultist (uncredited)

Albert Polletas Waiter (uncredited)

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