The House of the Seven Gables(1940)
AN ANCIENT HOUSE! A MURDER SECRET! A HIDDEN TREASURE!
The House of the Seven Gables Synopsis
In 1828, the bankrupt Pyncheon family fight over Seven Gables, the ancestral mansion. To obtain the house, Jaffrey Pyncheon obtains his brother Clifford's false conviction for murder. Hepzibah, Clifford's sweet fiancée, patiently waits twenty years for his release, whereupon Clifford and his former cellmate, abolitionist Matthew, have a certain scheme in mind.
The House of the Seven Gables (1940) is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Joe May, released on April 12, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price and Nan Grey. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe May
- Writers:
- Harold Greene, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Lester Cole
- Producers:
- Burt Kelly
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The House of the Seven Gables (1940) Trailer
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The House of the Seven Gables Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Sanders
as Jaffrey Pyncheon
Margaret Lindsay
as Hepzibah Pyncheon
Vincent Price
as Clifford Pyncheon
Nan Grey
as Phoebe Pyncheon
Dick Foran
as Matthew Maule
Cecil Kellaway
as Philip Barton
Alan Napier
as Fuller
Gilbert Emery
as Gerald Pyncheon
Miles Mander
as Deacon Arnold Foster
Charles Trowbridge
as Judge
Harry Cording
as Blacksmith Hawkins
Michael Mark
as Ex-Convict
Key crew
Directed by Joe May, written by Harold Greene, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Lester Cole, produced by Burt Kelly.
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The House of the Seven Gables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 31 ratings.
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The House of the Seven Gables – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House of the Seven Gables online?
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The House of the Seven Gables (1940) is available to stream on Dove Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The House of the Seven Gables?
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The main cast of The House of the Seven Gables (1940) includes George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Nan Grey and Dick Foran. The film was directed by Joe May. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House of the Seven Gables released?
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The House of the Seven Gables was released on April 12, 1940 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The House of the Seven Gables worth watching?
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The House of the Seven Gables (1940) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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