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Crimes at the Dark House( 1940)

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Overview

In this lurid melodrama, Tod Slaughter plays a villain who murders the wealthy Sir Percival Glyde in the gold fields of Australia and assumes his identity in order to inherit Glyde's estate in England. On arriving in England, "Sir Percival" schemes to marry an heiress for her money, and, with the connivance of the cunning Dr. Isidor Fosco, embarks on a killing spree of all who suspect him to be an imposter and would get in the way of his plans to stay Lord of the Manor.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Tod Slaughter

      The False Sir Percival Glyde

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      Sylvia Marriott

      Laurie Fairlie / Anne Catherick

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      Hilary Eaves

      Marion Fairlie

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      Geoffrey Wardwell

      Paul Hartwright

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      Hay Petrie

      Dr. Isidor Fosco

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      Margaret Yarde

      Mrs. Bullen

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      Rita Grant

      Jessica

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      David Horne

      Frederick Fairlie

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      Elsie Wagstaff

      Mrs. Catherick

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      David Keir

      Lawyer Mr. Merriman

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      Grace Arnold

      Maid

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      Vincent Holman

      Asylum Doctor

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Dec 04 2023
    Now you could never describe Tod Slaughter as versatile, but as a pantomime baddie-cum-cad, you'll struggle to find someone better. Sure, his style of acting probably did lend itself better to silent films, but in this rather enjoyable drama he comes across quite mischievously. We start when he kills the real "Sir Percival" in the far-flung Australian gold fields then returns to claim his family fortune. Snag? Well what he actually inherits is £15,000 worth of debt. A massive sum at the time and so an advantageous marriage is required. Up steps "Laurie" (Sylvia Marriott). Long promised to "Sir ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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