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The Haunted Palace (1963) | Criteria

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The Haunted Palace

English • 1963 • 1h 27m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A man and his wife claim the mansion of his warlock ancestor burned alive in 1765.

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August 2023
Position 26
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Grindhouse Gothic: Roger Corman Directs Edgar Allan Poe
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterCharles Beaumont, Francis Ford Coppola

CinematographerFloyd Crosby

ComposerRonald Stein

EditorRonald Sinclair

ProducerRoger Corman

Cast

Vincent Priceas Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen

Debra Pagetas Ann Ward

Lon Chaney Jr.as Simon Orne

Frank Maxwellas Dr. Marinus Willet / Priam Willet

Leo Gordonas Edgar Weeden / Ezra Weeden

Elisha Cook Jr.as Gideon Smith / Micah Smith

John Dierkesas Benjamin West / Jacob West

Milton Parsonsas Jabez Hutchinson

Cathie Merchantas Hester Tillinghast

Guy Wilkersonas Gideon Leach / Mr. Leach

Barboura Morrisas Mrs. Weeden

I. Stanford Jolleyas Carmody, Coachman

Harry Ellerbeas Minister

Darlene Luchtas Miss Fitch

Bruno VeSotaas Bruno, the Bartender

Jack Tornekas Lynch Mob Member (uncredited)

Nina Borgetas Villager (uncredited)

Albert Cavensas Villager (uncredited)

Charles Fogelas Villager (uncredited)