The Old Dark House (1932)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:based_on novel by J. B. Priestley
gptkbp:box_office gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:character gptkb:Margaret_(Gloria_Stuart)
gptkb:Penny_(Boris_Karloff)
gptkb:Philip_(Melvyn_Douglas)
Mrs. Morgan (Eva Moore)
Sir William (Charles Laughton)
the Femm family
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Arthur_Edeson
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired parodies
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:James_Whale
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Edward_Dmytryk
gptkbp:features a stormy night
gptkbp:film_festival various festivals
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Old Dark House (1932)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:film
subsequent horror films
the haunted house trope
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Sir_Frank_Skinner
gptkbp:notable_appearance the final confrontation
the escape scene
the dinner scene
the reveal of the Femm family
the storm sequence
gptkbp:notable_for dark humor
its atmosphere
its dialogue
its pacing
atmospheric cinematography
its production design
Boris Karloff's performance
its character dynamics
its use of shadows
its blend of horror and comedy
gptkbp:plot stranded travelers seek shelter
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date October 30, 1932
gptkbp:released gptkb:1932
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Old_Dark_House_(1963)
gptkbp:restoration 2019 restoration
gptkbp:runtime 72 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:J._B._Priestley
gptkbp:set_in a remote house
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Gloria_Stuart
gptkb:Melvyn_Douglas
gptkb:Boris_Karloff
gptkb:Charles_Laughton
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Old_Dark_House_(2003)
gptkb:The_Old_Dark_House_(2010)
gptkb:The_Old_Dark_House_(2017)
gptkb:The_Old_Dark_House_(1963)
gptkb:The_Old_Dark_House_(2021)
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