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The Tell-Tale Heart (I) (1953)

APPROVED  8 min  -  Animation | Short | Crime   -  17 December 1953 (USA)
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One of the most discussed and imaginative cartoons of any era. It tells the famous Edgar Allan Poe story of the deranged boarder who had to kill his landlord... See full summary »

Director:

Ted Parmelee

Writers:

Edgar Allan Poe (story), Bill Scott (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

James Mason
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One of the most discussed and imaginative cartoons of any era. It tells the famous Edgar Allan Poe story of the deranged boarder who had to kill his landlord, not for greed, but because he possessed an "evil eye." The killer is never seen but his presence is felt by the use light-and-shadow to give the impression of impending disaster. According to UPA, the art style was derived from Eugene Berman, scenic designer and ballet designer of NYC's Metropolitan Opera. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Landlord | Eye | Murder | Killer | Police  | See more »

Genres:

Animation | Short | Crime | Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Det skvallrande hjärtat See more »

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United Productions of America (UPA) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The first animated short film to be rated X by the British Film Board of Censors. See more »

Quotes

[first title card]
Title Card: The film you are about to see is based on a story told a hundred years ago by America's greatest master of drama and suspense.......
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Connections

Spoofed in Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery (1995) See more »