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The Black Cat

“Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!”

★ 6.7 / 10 (322 votes)May 7, 193465 minEN
HorrorThriller

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMay 7, 1934
StatusReleased
Runtime65 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
Certification—
Original languageFrench, Hungarian, English, Latin
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$95,745
Revenue$236,000
ProductionUniversal Pictures
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Crew

Director

Edgar G. Ulmer

Writers

Edgar G. Ulmer, Peter Ruric, Peter Ruric, Tom Kilpatrick

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Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffHjalmar Poelzig
Bela LugosiBela LugosiDr. Vitus Werdegast
David MannersDavid MannersPeter Alison
Julie BishopJulie BishopJoan Alison
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherThe Majordomo
Harry CordingHarry CordingThamal
Lucille LundLucille LundKaren
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaThe Sergeant
Albert ContiAlbert ContiThe Lieutenant
John CarradineJohn CarradineCult Organist
John GeorgeJohn GeorgeCultist (uncredited)
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Albert PolletWaiter (uncredited)
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