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House of Horror (1929)

Unrated | | Comedy, Horror, Mystery | 28 April 1929 (USA)
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Director:

Benjamin Christensen

Writers:

Benjamin Christensen (scenario) (as Richard Bee), Benjamin Christensen (story) (as Richard Bee) | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Louise Fazenda, Chester Conklin, James Ford | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Cast overview:
Louise Fazenda ... Louise
Chester Conklin ... Chester
James Ford ... Joe
Thelma Todd ... Thelma
William V. Mong ... Mystery Man
Emile Chautard ... Old Miser
William Orlamond ... Miller
Dale Fuller ... Gladys
Tenen Holtz ... Brown
Michael Visaroff ... Chauffeur
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Taglines:

This Spook-packed House Will Scare The Laffs Out of You! (Print Ad- Milwaukee Journal, ((Milwaukee, Wisc)) 19 May 1929) See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Mystery

Certificate:

Unrated

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1929 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Production Co:

First National Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Silent (alternate version)| Mono (Vitaphone) (talking sequences) (musical score and sound effects)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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