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Famous Ghost Stories (1961)

Poster for Famous Ghost Stories

A Terrifying Story of Supernatural Passion!

A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.

Cast & Crew

Director
Bert I. Gordon
  • Profile picture of Vincent Price
    Poltergeist/Narrator Vincent Price
  • Profile picture of Richard Carlson
    Tom Stewart (segment 'Tormented') Richard Carlson
  • Profile picture of Susan Gordon
    Sandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented') Susan Gordon
  • Profile picture of Juli Reding
    Vi Mason (segment 'Tormented') Juli Reding
  • Profile picture of Joe Turkel
    Nick (segment 'Tormented') Joe Turkel
  • Profile picture of Lillian Adams
    Mrs. Ellis (segment 'Tormented') Lillian Adams
  • Profile picture of Gene Roth
    Mr. Nelson (segment 'Tormented') Gene Roth
  • Profile picture of Vera Marshe
    Mrs. Hubbard (segment 'Tormented') Vera Marshe

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  • beach
  • blackmail
  • ex-lover
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  • jazz singer or musician
  • vengeful ghost
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  • disembodied hand
  • imminent wedding
  • female ghost