---
title: "The Old Dark House"
year: 1932
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-old-dark-house-1932"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31592
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Old Dark House (1932) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-old-dark-house-1932

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Old Dark House is a film first released in 1932. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-old-dark-house-1932#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Whale
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Boris Karloff** as *Morgan*
- **Melvyn Douglas** as *Penderel*
- **Charles Laughton** as *Sir William Porterhouse*
- **Lilian Bond** as *Gladys*
- **Ernest Thesiger** as *Horace Femm*
- **Eva Moore** as *Rebecca Femm*
- **Raymond Massey** as *Philip Waverton*
- **Gloria Stuart** as *Margaret Waverton*
- **Elspeth Dudgeon** as *Sir Roderick Femm*
- **Brember Wills** as *Saul Femm*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Old Dark House?
Streaming availability for The Old Dark House varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Old Dark House worth watching?
The Old Dark House holds a community rating of 6.7/10. It offers engaging Drama, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Old Dark House and when was it released?
The Old Dark House is a feature film with a runtime of 70 minutes. It was released in 1932. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Old Dark House?
The Old Dark House was directed by James Whale.

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