The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe(1942)
Surpassing his startling stories of dark emotions, comes the true drama of his own life and tempestuous loves!
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe Synopsis
Biography of Edgar Allan Poe and the women in his life.
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) is a drama film directed by Harry Lachman, released on August 28, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Linda Darnell, Shepperd Strudwick, Virginia Gilmore and Jane Darwell. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Lachman
- Writers:
- Tom Reed, Samuel Hoffenstein
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien N. Andriot
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Darnell
as Virginia Clemm
Shepperd Strudwick
as Edgar Allan Poe
Virginia Gilmore
as Elmira Royster
Jane Darwell
as Mariah Clemm
Mary Howard
as Frances Allan
Frank Conroy
as John Allan
Harry Morgan
as Ebenezer Burling
Walter Kingsford
as T.W. White
Morris Ankrum
as Mr. Graham
William Bakewell
as Hugh Pleasant
Francis Ford
as Tavern Keeper
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Harry Lachman, written by Tom Reed and Samuel Hoffenstein, produced by Bryan Foy.
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The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe?
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The main cast of The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) includes Linda Darnell, Shepperd Strudwick, Virginia Gilmore, Jane Darwell and Mary Howard. The film was directed by Harry Lachman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe released?
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The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe was released on August 28, 1942 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe worth watching?
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The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.