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The Black Room (1935)

Movie ★ 6.5 70 min

Horror Crime

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...

Roy William Neill Director

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Released
July 15, 1935
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0026123
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Cast

Boris Karloff Boris Karloff Baron Gregor de Berghman / Anton de Berghman Marian Marsh Marian Marsh Thea Hassel Robert Allen Robert Allen Lt. Albert Lussan Thurston Hall Thurston Hall Col. Paul Hassel Katherine DeMille Katherine DeMille Mashka John Buckler John Buckler Beran - the gypsy Henry Kolker Henry Kolker Baron de Berghman Colin Tapley Colin Tapley Paul Hassel as a young lieutenant Torben Meyer Torben Meyer Peter, the majordomo John George John George Inn Waiter (uncredited) John Bleifer John Bleifer Franz - Captured Assassin-Villager (uncredited) Marion Lessing Marion Lessing Maria the Chambermaid George MacQuarrie George MacQuarrie The Judge Robert Middlemass Robert Middlemass The Prosecutor Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan Doctor

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Black Room about?
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...
Who directed The Black Room?
The Black Room was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Black Room?
The Black Room stars Boris Karloff, Marian Marsh, Robert Allen, Thurston Hall.
When was The Black Room released?
The Black Room is a 1935 horror, crime film.
Where can I watch The Black Room?
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