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The House of the Seven Gables

  • 19401940
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  • 1h 29m
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Vincent Price, George Sanders, Nan Grey, and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
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Based on the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this classic film follows a family feud between two brothers and an ancient curse that haunts them.Based on the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this classic film follows a family feud between two brothers and an ancient curse that haunts them.Based on the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this classic film follows a family feud between two brothers and an ancient curse that haunts them.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joe May
  • Writers
    • Lester Cole(screen play)
    • Harold Greene(adaptation)
    • Nathaniel Hawthorne(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • George Sanders
    • Margaret Lindsay
    • Vincent Price
  • Director
    • Joe May
  • Writers
    • Lester Cole(screen play)
    • Harold Greene(adaptation)
    • Nathaniel Hawthorne(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • George Sanders
    • Margaret Lindsay
    • Vincent Price
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price and George Sanders in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price, George Sanders, and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
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    George Sanders in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)
    Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in The House of the Seven Gables (1940)

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    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Jaffrey Pyncheon
    Margaret Lindsay
    Margaret Lindsay
    • Hepzibah Pyncheon
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Clifford Pyncheon
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Matthew Holgrave
    Nan Grey
    Nan Grey
    • Phoebe Pyncheon
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Philip Barton
    Alan Napier
    Alan Napier
    • Fuller
    Gilbert Emery
    Gilbert Emery
    • Gerald Pyncheon
    Miles Mander
    Miles Mander
    • Deacon Foster
    Charles Trowbridge
    Charles Trowbridge
    • Judge
    Hal Budlong
    • Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Caroline Frances Cooke
    Caroline Frances Cooke
    • Town Gossip
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Cording
    Harry Cording
    • Blacksmith Hawkins
    • (uncredited)
    Kernan Cripps
    Kernan Cripps
    • Workman
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Dudley
    Robert Dudley
    • Jury Foreman
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Faust
    Martin Faust
    • Town Gossip
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Fealy
    Margaret Fealy
    • Town Gossip
    • (uncredited)
    Sibyl Harris
    Sibyl Harris
    • Mrs. Foster
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joe May
    • Writers
      • Lester Cole(screen play)
      • Harold Greene(adaptation)
      • Nathaniel Hawthorne(based on the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      Vincent Price was brought in at the last minute to substitute for Robert Cummings, who had become indisposed through illness.
    • Connections
      Featured in Twice-Told Tales (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      THE COLOR OF YOUR EYES
      (1940)

      Music by Frank Skinner

      Lyrics by Ralph Freed

      Sung by Vincent Price (uncredited)

    User reviews24

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    A grossly overlooked acting performance
    I was absolutely knocked out by Margaret Lindsay's (NOT Lockwood !!!) bravura performance in this film. It is inconceivable that she wasn't nominated, but 1940 was one of the most competitive Best Actress years ever. She ran the gamut from lovely young girl to pinched spinster. Her range was worthy of Bette Davis (with whom she co-starred many times). I loved the film itself also, and was inspired to read the book, which I loved as well. Miss Lindsay should have received more comment from students of good acting in all these years since the film. She definitely gave one of the finest performances I have ever seen by an actress in the movies, and I'm 63 !
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    • fguerras
    • Oct 27, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Förbannelsens hus
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $178,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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