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The Black Cat (1934)

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After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

Cast & Crew

Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
  • Profile picture of Boris Karloff
    Hjalmar Poelzig Boris Karloff
  • Profile picture of Bela Lugosi
    Dr. Vitus Werdegast Bela Lugosi
  • Profile picture of David Manners
    Peter Alison David Manners
  • Profile picture of Julie Bishop
    Joan Alison Julie Bishop
  • Profile picture of Egon Brecher
    The Majordomo Egon Brecher
  • Profile picture of Harry Cording
    Thamal Harry Cording
  • Profile picture of Lucille Lund
    Karen Lucille Lund
  • Profile picture of Henry Armetta
    The Sergeant Henry Armetta

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