The Black Cat

May 7, 1934

1h 5m

★ 6.7

Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!

Overview

After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

Genres

Horror

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Hjalmar Poelzig

Boris Karloff

Dr. Vitus Werdegast

Bela Lugosi

Peter Alison

David Manners

Joan Alison

Julie Bishop

The Majordomo

Egon Brecher

Thamal

Harry Cording

Karen

Lucille Lund

The Sergeant

Henry Armetta

The Lieutenant

Albert Conti

Cult Organist

John Carradine

Cultist (uncredited)

John George

Waiter (uncredited)

Albert Pollet

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0.0

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5.0

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Our “true” life path decisions are heavily influenced by many external factors (known as the imposed choice) such as our environment, our friends/families, and spiritual inclinations. However, this internal compass (known as our independent choice) such as personal passions and feelings that help guide us to our mind’s “true” path.

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5.7

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