---
title: "Fright"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fright-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 117017
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Fright (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fright-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Fright is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Planet Filmplays Ltd.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman believes she is the reincarnation of an ancient prince's lover."

### Why Watch
- Features a runtime of one hour and eight minutes
- Explores themes of reincarnation and murder

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources contain very brief plot details
- Limited available background information
- Tone & Suitability: The film involves horror and thriller elements related to a murderer and reincarnation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/fright-1956#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: W. Lee Wilder
- **Networks / Studios**: Planet Filmplays Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nancy Malone** as *Ann Summers*
- **Eric Fleming** as *Dr. James Hamilton*
- **Frank Marth** as *George Morley*
- **Dean L. Almquist** as *Cullen*
- **Humphrey Davis** as *Prof. Charles Gore*
- **Elizabeth Watts** as *Lady Olive Fitzmorris*
- **Walter Klavun** as *Warden*
- **Amelia Conley** as *Miss Ames*
- **Tom Reynolds** as *Bill, city editor*
- **Robert Gardett** as *The Managing Editor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Fright?
The film was released on September 1, 1956 in the US.

### Q: What genres does Fright belong to?
It is classified under horror, thriller, and mystery.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is one hour and eight minutes.

### Q: What is the central premise involving the woman?
A woman believes herself to be the reincarnated spirit of an ancient prince's lover.

### Q: What is discovered about the murderer?
A murderer turns out to be the reincarnated spirit of the prince himself.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Fright — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/117017)
- [Fright (1956) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/147765-fright/prehled/)
- [Fright (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fright_(film))
- [Fright 45% (1956) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/171319-fright)
- [Fright Night – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fright_Night)
- [Fright (1971) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/125238-fright)

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