surprised that Karlov (as Franken-Jives the butler) got top billing over Melvin Douglas (the guy with the foot-fetish) and Charles Laughton…rather silly 'horror?' movie…but does have it's amusing moments…potato anyone?
The end was a little weak, but Ernest Thesiger did a great job as Horace, the creepy brother. I haven't seen many movies with Charles Laughton. He's actually as good as his reputation.
I proper feel sorry for Morgan, I may be wrong but I think he's just proper misunderstood, It seems to me that all he want's for the women is to protect them, he's just a bit heavy handed and clumsy ,as he is shitfaced all the time, and the guys misunderstand and want to hurt him, of course I may be wrong and he's just a psychotic rapist.
Another wonderful classic made possible by the impeccable taste of Julius (Carl Jr.) Laemmle who green lighted this little 'ditty" and to insure the comedic elements would meld with the "horror" employed director extraordinaire James Whale to helm the direction.
My partner Leona and I are so very grateful for this classic movie titled "The Old Dark House." What we were so stunned about was the performances from every single member of the cast, especially the senior woman who played two roles. Now, for the special effects; Can you only imagine those moviegoers who went to see this beauty in the theatre? Often back then, an average audience or I should say a "full house" for these typical theatre could be as much as 5,000 people! Now, for the Sound F/X? This is 1932, people must have been mesmorized by the bone chilling wind, rain and crashing sounds. Also, back then people weren't semi-trained in the art of filmmaking, few were so you weren't apt to hear "Wow, nice special f/x!" Thanks ever so much. Gordon and Leona
it's a true classic storm an all creepie with creeper owners creepie house just creepie. more guest Mr christon …life of the party… so turn off the lights an enjoy a creep of a movie…. the ending was short an aubroupt.
One of my favourite films! Seminal work, all else rests on it, and even then it was a pastiche. Deeply witty and sardonic, great script and much racier than subsequent movies from the 40s and 50s. Great acting, just this side of hammy, with some genuine pathos from Charles Laughton. And its even a bit sinister….boiled potatoes and pickled onions…
Have the Welsh mountains improved? Or are they still underwater 😉
You will not see a movie like this again . It's weak at times but it's so different i had to watch it through . The 100 year old man in the room gave it a certain touch that was creepy and said at the same time with the relative locked away who get's out . What a gem .
The old guy warns Mrs Waverton Morgan is an uncivilized brute when he drinks so what does she do, she slips off to put on her skimpiest dress. Women ! Ha ha
If anyone tells me to do the complete analysis of this movie, I would really like to do in this way that most of the movie only consisted silent conversations between the characters of the movie in a creepy background that I found to be too much boring.Seriously too much BORING that I just dozed off a little bit while watching this movie till somewhat interesting happening starts to take place like Villain character(Well, I don't know his name) of this movie was threatening to pierce his knife through someone's body(I also don't know his name either).Some scenes of this movie were really GOLD!!! Hit LIKE if you agree with me.
surprised that Karlov (as Franken-Jives the butler) got top billing over Melvin Douglas (the guy with the foot-fetish) and Charles Laughton…rather silly 'horror?' movie…but does have it's amusing moments…potato anyone?
Angry video game nerd brought me here
This movie is fun and spooky and charming all at once 🙂
Thank you so much ♥
Cinemassacre
we are going for a drive grab your raincoat.
Gloria Stuart is soooo lovely in this movie. I'd love to be stuck with her in a haunted house.
"I want to take you in my arms" "Oh Gladys, lets pretend" Classic!
I adore the old bearded crone, 'he he he he! Lovely old witch.
Good old mentally deranged black n white movie.
The end was a little weak, but Ernest Thesiger did a great job as Horace, the creepy brother. I haven't seen many movies with Charles Laughton. He's actually as good as his reputation.
I proper feel sorry for Morgan, I may be wrong but I think he's just proper misunderstood, It seems to me that all he want's for the women is to protect them, he's just a bit heavy handed and clumsy ,as he is shitfaced all the time, and the guys misunderstand and want to hurt him, of course I may be wrong and he's just a psychotic rapist.
So fun and spooky and better than the remake.
The original is always the best.
very good movie &good special effects.nature ,rain,rock slide.
A late friend of mine had an experience like this in Glasgow during WW II.
Another wonderful classic made possible by the impeccable taste of Julius (Carl Jr.) Laemmle who green lighted this little 'ditty" and to insure the comedic elements would meld with the "horror" employed director extraordinaire James Whale to helm the direction.
Great Flick.
Not that ''scary'' per se, but better than I expected…engaging, atmospheric enough, and love the subversive humor and snappy dialogue.
Mel Brook's Haunted Honeymoon——so many similar scenes and lines 🙂 …GREAT movie The Old Dark House!!!!
no beds!
read the book Benighted
This was a real treat! Loved it! Thanks! I subscribed!
My partner Leona and I are so very grateful for this classic movie titled "The Old Dark House." What we were so stunned about was the performances from every single member of the cast, especially the senior woman who played two roles. Now, for the special effects; Can you only imagine those moviegoers who went to see this beauty in the theatre? Often back then, an average audience or I should say a "full house" for these typical theatre could be as much as 5,000 people! Now, for the Sound F/X? This is 1932, people must have been mesmorized by the bone chilling wind, rain and crashing sounds. Also, back then people weren't semi-trained in the art of filmmaking, few were so you weren't apt to hear "Wow, nice special f/x!" Thanks ever so much. Gordon and Leona
it's a true classic storm an all creepie with creeper owners creepie house just creepie. more guest Mr christon …life of the party… so turn off the lights an enjoy a creep of a movie…. the ending was short an aubroupt.
What did they say? what do they want? what are they doing here? whats all the fuss about?…..what?
One of my favourite films!
Seminal work, all else rests on it, and even then it was a pastiche.
Deeply witty and sardonic, great script and much racier than subsequent movies from the 40s and 50s. Great acting, just this side of hammy, with some genuine pathos from Charles Laughton. And its even a bit sinister….boiled potatoes and pickled onions…
Have the Welsh mountains improved? Or are they still underwater 😉
'I give you illusion!'
The perfect toast to take us out of 2016.
Who needs cable TV when you can watch these great classics. So much better than the new stuff.
Anyone who isn't into the sound and sights of the old early 30's classics, well they are just missing out. Thanks for posting this classic.
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You will not see a movie like this again .
It's weak at times but it's so different i had to watch it through . The 100 year old man in the room gave it a certain touch that was creepy and said at the same time with the relative locked away who get's out . What a gem .
"We're going to be married in the cold light of morning."
The old guy warns Mrs Waverton Morgan is an uncivilized brute when he drinks so what does she do, she slips off to put on her skimpiest dress. Women ! Ha ha
Great Movie
Strange and delightful film. One of my favorites.
Why do they call the "Frankenstein monster" a mechanical monster……when he was supposed to have been created from human body parts ?
knock knock "hi im brad this is jennet" "your wet?" -"yes! its raining"…..
thanks for the upload
Fantastic!!, Tks much, Ivette
At 25:43 exact, the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my whole life.
If anyone tells me to do the complete analysis of this movie, I would really like to do in this way that most of the movie only consisted silent conversations between the characters of the movie in a creepy background that I found to be too much boring.Seriously too much BORING that I just dozed off a little bit while watching this movie till somewhat interesting happening starts to take place like Villain character(Well, I don't know his name) of this movie was threatening to pierce his knife through someone's body(I also don't know his name either).Some scenes of this movie were really GOLD!!! Hit LIKE if you agree with me.
I must have seen this movie at least 3 times
IT GETS. BETTER
EACH. TIME
THANKS.
AGAIN !