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The Black Castle (1952)

UNRATED 82 min  -  Horror | Mystery | Thriller  -   15 December 1952 (Sweden)
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Man investigates the disappearance of two of his friends who were the guests of a sinister Austrian count.

Director:

Nathan Juran

Writer:

Jerry Sackheim

Stars:

Richard Greene, Boris Karloff and Stephen McNally
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Cast

Cast overview:
Richard Greene Richard Greene ...
Sir Ronald Burton, alias Richard Beckett
Boris Karloff ...
Stephen McNally Stephen McNally ...
Count Karl von Bruno
Rita Corday Rita Corday ...
Countess Elga von Bruno (as Paula Corday)
Lon Chaney Jr. ...
Gargon (as Lon Chaney)
John Hoyt John Hoyt ...
Count Steiken
Michael Pate ...
Count Ernst von Melcher
Nancy Valentine Nancy Valentine ...
Therese Von Wilk
Tudor Owen Tudor Owen ...
Romley
Henry Corden Henry Corden ...
Fender
Otto Waldis Otto Waldis ...
Krantz, the innkeeper
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Storyline

Man investigates the disappearance of two of his friends who were the guests of a sinister Austrian count.

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Count | Dancing | Chivalry | Locked Room | Catalepsy  | See more »

Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das schwarze Schloß See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: The movie was supposed to be set in the 18th century, yet there are German Shepherds in he courtyard. The German Shepherd came into being around 1900. See more »

Quotes

Count Karl von Bruno: Doctor, you're an expert on medical science. Isn't it true that the Ancient Romans were pain worshippers?
Dr. Meissen: Oh, yes, Herr Count. They even held endurance contests. It was a mark of distinction to suffer in silence.
Count Steiken: [Being treated for an arm wound by Dr. Meissen] Ah, naaah! Oh, no!
Count Karl von Bruno: Do you hear that, Steiken?
Count Steiken: [Screaming] Aaah, ah, ah! I'm not an Ancient Roman!
Servant: Herr Count, Mr. Beckett is here.
Count Karl von Bruno: Well, bring him in for this should amuse him too.
Count Steiken: [to Dr. Meissen] Ooohh! - You idiot! You call yourself a doctor?
Count Karl von Bruno: [Sadistically twisting Steiken's arm] And you? You call yourself a man?
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Connections

Featured in "Son of Svengoolie: The Black Castle (1952) (#1.116)" (1981) See more »

Soundtracks

"3rd and 1st movements from Serenata No.13 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' K.525"
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart See more »