The Fall of the House of Usher(1928)
The Fall of the House of Usher Synopsis
Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her nameless traveller fiancé arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.
The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) is a horror film directed by Melville Webber, released on December 31, 1928 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Herbert Stern, Hildegarde Watson, Melville Webber and Friedrich Haak. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Melville Webber
- Writers:
- Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe
- Cinematographer:
- James Sibley Watson
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Melville Webber, written by Edgar Allan Poe and Edgar Allan Poe.
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Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
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The main cast of The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) includes Herbert Stern, Hildegarde Watson, Melville Webber, Friedrich Haak and Dorthea House. The film was directed by Melville Webber. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fall of the House of Usher released?
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The Fall of the House of Usher was released on December 31, 1928 and runs for 13m.
Is The Fall of the House of Usher worth watching?
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The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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