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The Fall of the House of Usher (1942) | Criteria

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The Fall of the House of Usher

English • 1942 • 10m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Curtis Harrington

Synopsis

Curtis Harrington's student film based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story.

Included in
June 2021
Position 20
Included in
Fragments of Seeking: Short Films by Curtis Harrington
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorCurtis Harrington

Cast

Curtis Harringtonas Roderick Usher / Madeline Usher

Robert Macleayas John