Phantom of the Rue Morgue(1954)
Mad passions, madder deeds in the Edgar Allan Poe chiller!
Phantom of the Rue Morgue Synopsis
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) is a thriller, crime, mystery and horror film directed by Roy Del Ruth, released on March 27, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Karl Malden, Claude Dauphin, Patricia Medina and Steve Forrest. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers:
- Harold Medford, James R. Webb, Edgar Allan Poe
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- J. Peverell Marley
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) Trailer
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karl Malden
as Dr. Marais
Claude Dauphin
as Insp. Bonnard
Patricia Medina
as Jeanette
Steve Forrest
as Prof. Paul Dupin
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Yvonne (as Allyn McLerie)
Anthony Caruso
as Jacques the One-Eyed
Veola Vonn
as Arlette
Dolores Dorn
as Camille
Merv Griffin
as Georges Brevert
Paul Richards
as Rene the Knife-thrower
Rolfe Sedan
as LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
Erin O'Brien-Moore
as Wardrobe Woman
Key crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, written by Harold Medford, James R. Webb and Edgar Allan Poe, produced by Henry Blanke.
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 21 ratings.
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phantom of the Rue Morgue online?
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
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The main cast of Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) includes Karl Malden, Claude Dauphin, Patricia Medina, Steve Forrest and Allyn Ann McLerie. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phantom of the Rue Morgue released?
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue was released on March 27, 1954 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue worth watching?
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Phantom of the Rue Morgue?
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