Famous Ghost Stories(1961)
A Terrifying Story of Supernatural Passion!
Famous Ghost Stories Synopsis
A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
Famous Ghost Stories (1961) is a horror and thriller film directed by Bert I. Gordon, released on December 31, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon and Lugene Sanders. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Bert I. Gordon
- Writers:
- Bert I. Gordon, George Worthing Yates, Bert I. Gordon
- Producers:
- Bert I. Gordon
- Production:
- Bert I. Gordon Productions, Herts-Lion International Corp., Cheviot Productions
- Status:
- Released
Famous Ghost Stories Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Price
as Poltergeist/Narrator
Richard Carlson
as Tom Stewart (segment 'Tormented')
Susan Gordon
as Sandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Lugene Sanders
Lugene Sanders
as Meg Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
Juli Reding
as Vi Mason (segment 'Tormented')
Joe Turkel
as Nick (segment 'Tormented')
- Lillian Adams
Lillian Adams
as Mrs. Ellis (segment 'Tormented')
Gene Roth
as Mr. Nelson (segment 'Tormented')
Vera Marshe
as Mrs. Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Harry Fleer
Harry Fleer
as Frank Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Merritt Stone
Merritt Stone
as Clergyman (segment 'Tormented')
- Dick Walsh
Dick Walsh
as Wedding Guest (segment 'Tormented')
Key crew
Directed by Bert I. Gordon, written by Bert I. Gordon, George Worthing Yates and Bert I. Gordon, produced by Bert I. Gordon.
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Famous Ghost Stories Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Famous Ghost Stories – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Famous Ghost Stories online?
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Famous Ghost Stories (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Famous Ghost Stories?
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The main cast of Famous Ghost Stories (1961) includes Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders and Juli Reding. The film was directed by Bert I. Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Famous Ghost Stories released?
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Famous Ghost Stories was released on December 31, 1961 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Famous Ghost Stories worth watching?
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Famous Ghost Stories (1961) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.