Movie Description
The Black Room
(1935)Overview
In a 16th-century European town, the ruling family has been given a prophecy that, should there ever be twin boys born, the younger will murder the older; so is dismayed when twins are born to the popular baron. The older grows to be a selfish, slovenly man, who inherits the castle at his father's death and becomes ruler over the formerly happy villagers. He enjoys his power until he learns his younger brother is returning from abroad and, afraid of the prophecy, he determines to murder his sibling, hide his body in the "black room" - an old torture chamber sealed away behind the fireplace - and then impersonate him, right down to his withered arm. In this way he hopes to not only avoid the prophecy, but also escape consequences of his other criminal deeds and obtain marriage to a local girl of the nobility...
Cast
Baron Gregor de Berghman / Anton de Berghman
Thea Hassel
Lt. Albert Lussan
Col. Paul Hassel
Mashka
Beran - the gypsy
Baron de Berghman
Paul Hassel as a young lieutenant
Peter, the majordomo
Inn Waiter (uncredited)
Franz - Captured Assassin-Villager (uncredited)
Maria the Chambermaid
The Judge
The Prosecutor
Doctor
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Facts
Original TitleThe Black Room
Status Released
Release Information
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1935-07-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures
Genres
- Horror
- Crime
