United States / May 03, 1934
Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!
1h 5min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Henry Armetta | The Sergeant |
| Albert Conti | The Lieutenant |
| John Carradine | Cult Organist |
| John George | Cultist (uncredited) |
| Albert Pollet | Waiter (uncredited) |
Genres
HorrorThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Black Cat |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Français, Magyar, English, Latin |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 7 maggio 1934 |
| Production | E.M. Asher, Carl Laemmle Jr. |
| Writer | Peter Ruric, Edgar G. Ulmer, Tom Kilpatrick, Edgar Allan Poe |
| Editing | Ray Curtiss |
| Cinematography | John J. Mescall, Roman Freulich |
| Assistant directors | William J. Reiter, Sam Weisenthal, Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Camera operators | John J. Mescall, Roman Freulich |
| Additional photography | John J. Mescall, Roman Freulich |
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| Production design | Charles D. Hall, Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Art direction | Charles D. Hall, Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Set decoration | Charles D. Hall, Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Music | Heinz Roemheld, Gilbert Kurland |
| Sound | Heinz Roemheld, Gilbert Kurland |
| Costume design | Edgar G. Ulmer, Jack Pierce |
| Makeup | Jack Pierce, Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Hairstyling | Edgar G. Ulmer, Jack Pierce |
| Budget | 95.745 € |
| Revenue | 236.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / May 07, 1934
Sweden / Oct 13, 1934
Digital
Poland / Aug 26, 2017 / 12
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