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Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972)A demented widow lures unsuspecting children into her mansion in a bizarre "Hansel and Gretel" twist. Director:Curtis Harrington |
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Mrs. Forrest
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Christopher Coombs
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Chloe Franks | ... |
Katy Coombs
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Ralph Richardson | ... |
Mr. Benton
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Inspector Ralph Willoughby
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| Hugh Griffith | ... |
Mr. Harrison
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Rosalie Crutchley | ... |
Miss Henley
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Pat Heywood | ... |
Dr. Mason
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Clarine
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Albie
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Jacqueline Cowper | ... |
Angela Barnes
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Richard Beaumont | ... |
Peter Brookshire
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Charlotte Sayce | ... |
Katharine Forrest
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Marianne Stone | ... |
Miss Wilcox
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This is a retelling of the old tale of Hansel and Gretel, but set in England in the 1920s. To the children and staff at the orphanage, Auntie Roo is a kindly American widow who gives them a lavish Christmas party each year in her mansion, Forrest Grange. In reality, she is a severely disturbed woman, who keeps the mummified remains of her little daughter in a nursery in the attic. One Christmas, her eye falls upon a little girl who reminds her of her daughter and she imprisons her in her attic. Nobody believes her brother, Christopher, when he tells them what has happened, so he goes to rescue her. Written by Mark
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Mrs. Forrest: This bear was better! He had shiny black eyes and his fur was all soft!
Katy Coombs: Fine, then you can keep that bear and I'll keep William.
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According to director Curtis Harrington, Hugh Griffith was an alcoholic and his wife accompanied him to the set each day to ensure he didn't imbibe. See more »Quotes
Katy Coombs: I want William!Mrs. Forrest: This bear was better! He had shiny black eyes and his fur was all soft!
Katy Coombs: Fine, then you can keep that bear and I'll keep William.
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