My mum has dementia after caring for her today after l went to bed and put this on. I thoroughly enjoyed it and for a little while l had a bit of peace and quiet while my mum slept and watched an outstanding film. Thank you 😊
Hope you and your mum are well? Have just intered mum into a home.she was living with my sister driving her round the bend. Some days she would be awake for days on end, others couldn't drag her out of bed. It is nice to settle down and have these moments to ourselves. Stay safe and take care.
The big "D" sucks 'f u l l - s t o p' & sadly can fully empathize with you.......I am exposing my 5yr old granddaughter to Lugosi for first time he he Head up sister !! /;^) much luv Always Forward ~ Godspeed
Clarence Muse is a wonderful actor with a long career. He acted with such nice naturalism and skill that many actors at that time weren’t doing. I loved him in this film. He was the first African American to have a lead in a film. It was 1929’s Hearts in Dixie.
In case you didn't know, the last film for Clarence Muse was The Black Stallion. That guy would be one of the highest paid actors in 2024. Also if you want to see Lugosi's acting versatility, watch "Ghost Ship"
Clarence Muse was the best actor in the film. He elevated Evans beyond the limitations of the script. Muse played Evans with such dignity and warmth and made him the heart and soul of the film.
The all time GREAT BELA LUGOSI and his accent and mannerisms are his classic style. Those PIERCINGS EYES so hypnotic. Actors don't come even close enough to be like him. Hollywood gave him a raw deal by type casting him into a villain Vampire. He once played a role as a Police Inspector. He was truly awesome at that! Class, charm, style and grace.
@@proanimaluver6487 Bela Lugosi was his own worst enemy in Hollywood. He refused move parts because of his own famed ego snobby as an actor. Bela Lugosi was first offered the part to play Frankenstein. He refused it. He thought the part was beneath him and his acting talent. It was Bela Lugosi s worst decision in his career. A little known actor at the time, Boris Karloff was offered the part of Frankenstein. It skyrocketed Bois Karloff to stardom in Hollywood. It was the beginning of the end of Bela Lugosi’s career in Hollywood.
@@davidfromamerica1871 I've heard that he refused the role of Frankenstein because he didn't want to be obscured by all of that makeup, so the role went to Boris Karloff. Ironically, Lugosi did eventually play Frankenstein in another movie.
It's been many years since I first saw this movie. My mother always watched classic movies when I was growing up. I loved then, and I still love them now! Bela is always a treat, but I think the butler almost out did him in this film. ❤
LOL - he certainly is very good. His has a strong character with his own personality. He’s part of why the picture holds together. I especially liked the way he said, “I’ll take up your luggage now, sir.” A truly loyal butler !! I wonder what other acting parts he had. Hopefully, he was able to do much more with his talent. 🌷🌱
These movies are time machines . I remember watching them as a child. It feels good to visit those times . Popcorn, soda pop and red licorice sticks watching late night monster movies. So much fun.
Clarence Muse played Evans the Butler….Kudos to the director and writer for allowing this man to play that particular role without the foolery of that time period.🥂🥂🎬🎬🎬
Same, the character of Evans could have been played in a racist way. But Clarence Muse elevated Evans above that and gave him such dignity and warmth and made him the best part of the movie in my book.
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and in the early seventies they had on channel 7 “Nightmare Theater.” A vampire would come out of the coffin to announce the movie. it came on at 11:30 on Friday nights. I tried not to miss it, as my parents were usually out and my babysitter loved it! They showed movies like this. I saw all the mummy movies, the werewolf, etc. been hooked ever since.
I was a teenager then in the Pacific Northwest. Would stay home on Fridays just to watch Nightmare Theater. Some really good movie. Thank you for this one.
In Pittsburgh, we had Chiller Theater with chilly Billy cardilly. Two features every Sat. They would play the better movie second to keep you hanging on.
I think we can all agree that the plot was ridiculous, but with the fine cast, and expert direction of Joseph (gun crazy/the big combo) Lewis, this film is much better than it had any right to be!
@@MrEpeeFencer really ? Accept the nastiness and horror of racism and inequality in your Red white and blue land . That was not even yours to start with .
@@archaeologist13mont74 No land belonged to anybody to start with. And racist is just a word that was invented to shame Europeans for looking out for their own people.
One of my favorite Bela Lugosi movies. He is quite excellent without hamming it up. Special mention must be made of Clarence Muse, the black actor who played the butler. The character was dignified, articulate, and three dimensional. It was great to see the role played straight and not as some racist caricature.
> jeffaltier5582 Indeed, Mr. Muse did an excellent portrayal of the butler. However, I found your mention of the concept of "racist caricature" unnecessary and indicative of your perspective. Perhaps you are unfamiliar with another outstanding actor named Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who performed the famous dance going upstairs accompanying Shirley Temple as a child in "The Little Colonel" - Mr. Robinson starred in four films next to Shirley (1935-1938). I've seen all four films and didn't perceive them as "racist". The current-day leftist ideology strives to encourage division by calling things racist that actually are not, so you may be affected by that. Morgan Freeman was asked what our society can do to eliminate racism, and he said, "That's easy - stop talking about it." I repectfully suggest that you follow his advice and stop talking about it.
@@ofthedifference Congratulations, and thank you! Given that English is not my mother tongue, I could not have said it any better! These people are omnipresent now. Hattie MacDaniels once replied to an early representative of that kind of moralists "I rather play a servant than be one". What somewhat surprises me, though, is that the professional protester @jeffaltier5582 did not comment on @24:46 when [Dr.] Clarence Muse asks "Do I look pale?", continuing "I feel pale".
My grandfather had a butler/chauffeur. This man lived in a "butlers apartment" on site. Basically a 1 bedroom apartment. The family stayed close, for many decades. He told hilarious stories!
Thanks for the comment . I never knew she was Loretta Young’s sister and I was wondering she looks so much like her . 😁 Loretta was stunning . So is her sister .
What a nice movie to watch on a rainy day. And I really must add my agreement with the comments which have expressed how nice it is to see an old movie with a black character who is not a stereotype. He may be the butler (i.e. a servant) but he is very far from the usual underling croaking out 'yessir' and 'yesbass' all the time, rather he comes across as a competent and well-spoken member of the household who is treated with kindness and respect by the white characters. I don't think I've seen this in a movie of this age. His name was Clarence Muse and he made history by being the first black actor to be the star of a Hollywood movie: Hearts in Dixie (1929).
The movie : "Murder By Television" was not at all pleasant to watch. He and Hattie McDaniel should have walked off the set after a couple of scenes. I am sure he regretted the finished "product".
@@alpha-omega2362 that sounds ignorant, he like many became dependent on prescription drugs. It still happens now although we have more knowledge than then.
@@kathleencampbell2298 well, I did add at the end "apparently through medical treatment"... did you not read that part? Isn't my statement the same as yours although phrased differently.? and I believe he became dependent through prescribed drugs ...but that was not what he was addicted to at the end....
@@alpha-omega2362 I absolutely loved the way your statement reads! Drug addiction definitely is not pretty no matter how you slice it! My middle daughter 32 years old is addicted to whatever she can get her hands on, I've been dealing with her and this horrible disease for so long! It breaks my heart, but this last time I had to give her/show her THE TOUGH LOVE... No parent wants to do. She has been offered help but refuses so I had to not let her come back home, and until she decides she needs help and accepts it, there is nothing more I can do except to pray for her.
i was stunned when i saw his interaction with his boss - none of the yes'm mannerisms - instead he's an intelligent normal human being - i gasped and looked for the date of the film - 1941 !! - 2 years after Gone With the Wind - - actor is Clarence Muse - who actively sought better roles for blacks - musta found some amenable people behind this film - the respectful way Lugosi treats him is eye-opening
I too feel the same way about being scripted to act more on the ball. I have seen black actors play roles that upset me and what is worse not be given the proper pay and not even noted on the titles of the movies even at the end of the movie screen.
He was as one of the 2 best actors in this movie. I enjoy having a look at history through film, how people acted, what they wore, what was normal at the time the movies were made. It's the most accurate way we can see history. It was great to see a movie without any agenda other than to deliver fine acting.
@@angelacarleton9575 - in the old days - a lot of people never made it on the credits - now practically everyone is listed - and the closing credits rolls for many many minutes
They're the best! Been watching them since I was about 19 due to my older sis who was 30 at the time who had me addicted to Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, all the greats, etc. Then started watching B/W tv series, that my youngest sometimes watch. I took the whole day today to watch different movies. Oh, here's one..not horror.. But this mean old, manipulative, controlling, etc etc of the whole house with a bunch of servers, hired hand. Etc. "Double Door" (LAWDY I hope I got that right)
Loved your comment about Bela's eyes and hands. His facial expressions should be copyrighted. From shear angst and torture to terror and self loathing....Bela could portray them all without uttering one word. I bet he was a champion at playing charade.
Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful movie. There is nothing better to watch than a BELA LUGOSI movie and I thought I had watched ALL of them until this one.. 😊😊 They don't make wholesome movies like this any longer.
Вы знаете, что США погибнут в 2024 году, как Вавилон? Вавилон был центром зла на Земле. Описание гибели Вавилона есть в 18 главе Откровения Иоанна Богослова. США погибнут ,,внезапно, в один день и дым от их мучений будет подниматься вверх". Так же погибли и здания Всемирного Торгового Центра 11 сентября 2001 года. Гибель этих зданий - прообраз гибели США. Много американцев спасётся в Российской империи. В России будет царь 21 сентября 2024 года.
I love Bela Lagosi. The emotional qualities of his characters always were deep within him, even in the B movies he had to do. He worked hard to get where he was. I would have liked to know him. 🍁✨ Karloff came from a well-to-do family and I believe life was easier for him. He was a very good actor and did quite well as he aged.
I don't know why the butler stayed. He's a rare black man.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I don't see why anyone that stayed in that house, slept with the door unlocked! Thank you for a good ole' Bela Lagosi film! I was happy to see it pop up. I clicked on it, immediately!🙂
One of the best movies I've seen Bela legosi in good atmospheric mystery and a beautiful actress that played his daughter the actress that played his daughter reminded me of Linda Darnell another beauty
The plot is a bit hokey - however it’s a joy to watch because of Lugosi and Clarence Muse - as well as the other supporting actors. Monogram was a low budget studio - but they did a good job with this film - throughly enjoyable.
Wow! This is such sharp video it looks like it came from camera negative. I’ve never seen a Monogram release on TV with such clarity. Some reels not as sharp.
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It actually gave me the creeps. I must say how much I enjoyed the performance of Clarence Muse (Evans) which was absolutely pefect. The best actor of the lot I think. Regards from W"Qlolck down"England. Jan. 4th, 2021.
@@columbokai5625 Not creepy, but as a young man, I had a delightful Swedish open pal called Gun Amelin. Have also visited Norway, did the coastal cruise. It was so expensive!!! RTegards,
Gracias por compartir tus películas 🎥 antiguas y verdaderas joyas cinematográficas 😢😮gracias por compartir 😅y éxitos en todos vuestros proyectos y planes
Ich habe den Film als Kind bei meiner Oma gesehen und fand ihn total witzig. Viele, viele Jahre habe ich versucht, herauszufinden, wie er heißt. Konnte mich noch an manche Szenen erinnern. Am meisten im Gedächtnis blieb mir der Chauffeur Edward. Die Augen, als er die Fußspuren sah. Und überhaupt fand ich ihn voll witzig. Heute habe ich eigentlich nach etwas ganz Anderem auf TH-cam gesucht und bin zufällig auf die alten schwarz/weiß Filme gestoßen. Gleich der erste war der Film, nach dem ich so lange gesucht habe. Irgendwie konnte ich mich noch an den Namen Topper erinnern. Vielen Dank an Cult Cinema Classics.
@@SoniaRossi72 You should try it mademoiselle. Many people see marriage as 'forever' and that frightens them. I see marriage as a 'work in progress' and someday I will get it right..
Great Bela Lugosi, such a nice man, and then that lurching killers walk, hand outstretched. He could have done more but what they gave him he did to perfection.
Classic cinema from a bygone era. For those that advocate colorization of old films, I argue that it would compromise the total setting and theme of these classic movies. Just my 2 cents....
Wow! Get some oil for that squeaky door! The detective’s cigar must be laden with spit. The identical brother doesn’t cry foul after the execution when more victims appear? Entertaining. Evans best performance.
Very good film. Fine performances and sufficient but relatively spare dialog, well written and delivered. Lovely spots of intelligent humor from the dignified Evans the butler.
Thank you for uploading this psychological horror or so it seems to me. It has a decent and quite realistic plot minus the supposed dead man that was alive all along. As a psychological horror it seems to explore the rational and irrational boundaries of the mind with surprising revelations as to be expected. To keep up with this mission smooth and very slow camera panning left and right and some very slow speed zooming to keep up with the relaxed flow are used. Darkness increases through which shadows form as the horror is anticipated and gets darker as horror strikes. Extreme close ups are used to increase the fear and some blurring captures the pain and confusion in low angles.
I did too. I remember an interview with Alfred Hitchcock where he went out of his way to express his disdain for that kind of artifice but I think it's pretty cool.
My mum has dementia after caring for her today after l went to bed and put this on. I thoroughly enjoyed it and for a little while l had a bit of peace and quiet while my mum slept and watched an outstanding film. Thank you 😊
bless you sylvia,i regard this film as 1 of my go to horrors,when im having a bad day,as im housebound with m.e,i watch loads of these old movies
Have you watched the 1931 Dracula with Lugosi? Lugosi at his best!
Hope you and your mum are well?
Have just intered mum into a home.she was living with my sister driving her round the bend.
Some days she would be awake for days on end, others couldn't drag her out of bed.
It is nice to settle down and have these moments to ourselves.
Stay safe and take care.
The big "D" sucks 'f u l l - s t o p' & sadly can fully empathize with you.......I am exposing my 5yr old granddaughter to Lugosi for first time he he
Head up sister !! /;^) much luv
Always Forward ~ Godspeed
God bless you and your time will come for freedom and to live your life so be prepared.
So glad you've posted the old B&W version as well as the colourized one. I find B&W to be far more eerie and chilling.
Vero!! Molto più tenebroso!!😉
I love the way that Evans is treated with so much respect.
I did too.
Love Evans
What a weird comment.
Bela Lugosi was a a singularly Talented Actor. I will never forget that scene of just his hands against the window 😮😢
Clarence Muse is a wonderful actor with a long career. He acted with such nice naturalism and skill that many actors at that time weren’t doing. I loved him in this film. He was the first African American to have a lead in a film. It was 1929’s Hearts in Dixie.
Yes. Clarence Muse was a great actor!!
Tv was first out in 1926 and two years after introducing it too the population.a Black man was set above all others in a lead role . Imagine that !
In case you didn't know, the last film for Clarence Muse was The Black Stallion. That guy would be one of the highest paid actors in 2024. Also if you want to see Lugosi's acting versatility, watch "Ghost Ship"
Clarence Muse was the best actor in the film. He elevated Evans beyond the limitations of the script. Muse played Evans with such dignity and warmth and made him the heart and soul of the film.
I love black and white movies. The lack of colour gives it an extra atmosphere.
That means I could never come by 😎
Oh goodie!!! Nothing better than spooky black and white movies!!!
LOVE how the majority of Bela Lugosi's films (and other horrors around this time) have that same soundtrack 🎼
Back then,they didn't have quantity they had quality. Now,we have it all,but we don't have quality,we have no human values no nothing...
I've noticed that as well. The set is used many times as well in his Indie work which is the bulk of his later career.
The all time GREAT
BELA LUGOSI and his accent and mannerisms are his classic style. Those PIERCINGS EYES so hypnotic.
Actors don't come even close enough to be like him.
Hollywood gave him a raw deal by type casting him into a villain Vampire. He once played a role as a Police Inspector. He was truly awesome at that!
Class, charm, style and grace.
They sure did , I also heard he got paid less than the other actors in Dracula
@@proanimaluver6487
Bela Lugosi was his own worst enemy in Hollywood. He refused move parts because of his own famed ego snobby as an actor.
Bela Lugosi was first offered the part to play Frankenstein. He refused it. He thought the part was beneath him and his acting talent.
It was Bela Lugosi s worst decision in his career. A little known actor at the time,
Boris Karloff was offered the part of Frankenstein. It skyrocketed Bois Karloff to stardom in Hollywood. It was the beginning of the end of Bela Lugosi’s career in Hollywood.
Oh yes I do agree, I love those movies, Teresa B. Port Hueneme,Ca.
There are some people who cannot be equalled.Lugosi is one of those people.I'm glad his candle was lit for a while.What a man..
@@davidfromamerica1871 I've heard that he refused the role of Frankenstein because he didn't want to be obscured by all of that makeup, so the role went to Boris Karloff. Ironically, Lugosi did eventually play Frankenstein in another movie.
It's been many years since I first saw this movie. My mother always watched classic movies when I was growing up. I loved then, and I still love them now! Bela is always a treat, but I think the butler almost out did him in this film. ❤
LOL - he certainly is very good. His has a strong character with his own personality. He’s part of why the picture holds together. I especially liked the way he said, “I’ll take up your luggage now, sir.” A truly loyal butler !! I wonder what other acting parts he had. Hopefully, he was able to do much more with his talent. 🌷🌱
These movies are time machines . I remember watching them as a child. It feels good to visit those times . Popcorn, soda pop and red licorice sticks watching late night monster movies. So much fun.
Clarence Muse played Evans the Butler….Kudos to the director and writer for allowing this man to play that particular role without the foolery of that time period.🥂🥂🎬🎬🎬
Clarence had a long career.
Foolery of that generation, Hell they had more sense than we do today, much more!
I enjoyed that too
Enjoyed that.😂😂😅😅
Same, the character of Evans could have been played in a racist way. But Clarence Muse elevated Evans above that and gave him such dignity and warmth and made him the best part of the movie in my book.
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and in the early seventies they had on channel 7 “Nightmare Theater.” A vampire would come out of the coffin to announce the movie. it came on at 11:30 on Friday nights. I tried not to miss it, as my parents were usually out and my babysitter loved it! They showed movies like this. I saw all the mummy movies, the werewolf, etc. been hooked ever since.
I was a teenager then in the Pacific Northwest. Would stay home on Fridays just to watch Nightmare Theater. Some really good movie. Thank you for this one.
I rem that vampire!
In Pittsburgh, we had Chiller Theater with chilly Billy cardilly. Two features every Sat. They would play the better movie second to keep you hanging on.
@@kathybrascher1910 wow I was a little kid but remember staying up with my dad, I always wondered the name of that show
I loved it so much. It's so rare for a black man to be portrayed as dignified, intelligent and well-spoken in the 40s. This was an absolute delight!
I think we can all agree that the plot was ridiculous, but with the fine cast, and expert direction of Joseph (gun crazy/the big combo) Lewis, this film is much better than it had any right to be!
An African American Butler in a 1941 movie, respected and treated with dignity by everyone. This movie was ahead of its time. Nice to see that.
Or maybe you've just been lied to about the past.
@@MrEpeeFencer really ? Accept the nastiness and horror of racism and inequality in your Red white and blue land . That was not even yours to start with .
@@MrEpeeFencer 🤡
@@archaeologist13mont74 🤡🤡🤡
@@archaeologist13mont74 No land belonged to anybody to start with. And racist is just a word that was invented to shame Europeans for looking out for their own people.
One of my favorite Bela Lugosi movies. He is quite excellent without hamming it up. Special mention must be made of Clarence Muse, the black actor who played the butler. The character was dignified, articulate, and three dimensional. It was great to see the role played straight and not as some racist caricature.
> jeffaltier5582 Indeed, Mr. Muse did an excellent portrayal of the butler. However, I found your mention of the concept of "racist caricature" unnecessary and indicative of your perspective. Perhaps you are unfamiliar with another outstanding actor named Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who performed the famous dance going upstairs accompanying Shirley Temple as a child in "The Little Colonel" - Mr. Robinson starred in four films next to
Shirley (1935-1938). I've seen all four films and didn't perceive them as "racist". The current-day leftist ideology strives to encourage division by calling things racist that actually are not, so you may be affected by that. Morgan Freeman was asked what our society can do to eliminate racism, and he said, "That's easy - stop talking about it." I repectfully suggest that you follow his advice and stop talking about it.
@@ofthedifference 🙂🙏.
@@ofthedifference Congratulations, and thank you! Given that English is not my mother tongue, I could not have said it any better! These people are omnipresent now. Hattie MacDaniels once replied to an early representative of that kind of moralists "I rather play a servant than be one". What somewhat surprises me, though, is that the professional protester @jeffaltier5582 did not comment on @24:46 when [Dr.] Clarence Muse asks "Do I look pale?", continuing "I feel pale".
@@16tons30
"I'd rather make $700 a week playing a maid, than earn $7 a day being one".
-Hattie McDaniel
Yes, he played a excellent butler. Would like to some more of his movies
Thanks, CCC, for another excellent upload.
These movies are relaxing to watch bedtime.
Clarence Muse is such a wonderful actor.
I would love to see more movies with him.❤
Love mr lugosi's acting. And i love the crisp quality of the video!
Thank you for sharing this movie, much better than anything made in decades.
BELLA LUGOSI , those Eyes , that Menacing Stare , MESMERIZING!
Bela Lugosi is his name, not Bella. Bela is an ancient Hungarian male's name.
@@edinak5805 dhuhhh!!! how silly of me .
My grandfather had a butler/chauffeur. This man lived in a "butlers apartment" on site. Basically a 1 bedroom apartment. The family stayed close, for many decades. He told hilarious stories!
I adore 1940's black/white films! 😊
They weren't the greatest, but some of the music scores were fantastic 👌.
My FAV's!
@@MichaelGunner123 👍👌
Polly Ann Young the actress playing Virginia, looks so much like her famous sister Loretta Young , Great drama thank you ❤️🙏🇨🇦
This movie was her final film role…
Thanks for the comment . I never knew she was Loretta Young’s sister and I was wondering she looks so much like her . 😁 Loretta was stunning . So is her sister .
Polly Ann young has a striking resemblance to her sister Loretta she is quite lovely
What a nice movie to watch on a rainy day. And I really must add my agreement with the comments which have expressed how nice it is to see an old movie with a black character who is not a stereotype. He may be the butler (i.e. a servant) but he is very far from the usual underling croaking out 'yessir' and 'yesbass' all the time, rather he comes across as a competent and well-spoken member of the household who is treated with kindness and respect by the white characters. I don't think I've seen this in a movie of this age. His name was Clarence Muse and he made history by being the first black actor to be the star of a Hollywood movie: Hearts in Dixie (1929).
Yes. Clarence Muse was awesome!!
Bela Lugosi sempre brilhante em filmes de terror ou suspense. Grande Ator.
The movie : "Murder By Television" was not at all pleasant to watch. He and Hattie McDaniel
should have walked off the set after a couple of scenes. I am sure he regretted the finished
"product".
Lugosi was so classic! He deserved better later in his life.
yeah, to bad he was a drug addict...well, apparently through medical treatment....
@greenmean1 no, prescription drug dependency. So sad.
@@alpha-omega2362 that sounds ignorant, he like many became dependent on prescription drugs. It still happens now although we have more knowledge than then.
@@kathleencampbell2298 well, I did add at the end "apparently through medical treatment"... did you not read that part? Isn't my statement the same as yours although phrased differently.? and I believe he became dependent through prescribed drugs ...but that was not what he was addicted to at the end....
@@alpha-omega2362 I absolutely loved the way your statement reads! Drug addiction definitely is not pretty no matter how you slice it! My middle daughter 32 years old is addicted to whatever she can get her hands on, I've been dealing with her and this horrible disease for so long! It breaks my heart, but this last time I had to give her/show her THE TOUGH LOVE... No parent wants to do. She has been offered help but refuses so I had to not let her come back home, and until she decides she needs help and accepts it, there is nothing more I can do except to pray for her.
Without any doubt one of Lugosi's finest performances!
The butlier Evans was understated brilliance, glad his performance wasn't cut short or made corny. Watched this for him.
If only I could have his sharp wit.
See my comment agreeing with you.
Beth Parker totally agree!
i was stunned when i saw his interaction with his boss - none of the yes'm mannerisms - instead he's an intelligent normal human being - i gasped and looked for the date of the film - 1941 !! - 2 years after Gone With the Wind - - actor is Clarence Muse - who actively sought better roles for blacks - musta found some amenable people behind this film - the respectful way Lugosi treats him is eye-opening
let's all say his name, f=or crying out loud. 5 responses no one says CLARENCE MUSE! a good actor always!!!
so glad the butler was played the way he was. A very good actor.
Thank god Mantan Moreland didn't get the role of the butler.
I too feel the same way about being scripted to act more on the ball. I have seen black actors play roles that upset me and what is worse not be given the proper pay and not even noted on the titles of the movies even at the end of the movie screen.
He was as one of the 2 best actors in this movie. I enjoy having a look at history through film, how people acted, what they wore, what was normal at the time the movies were made. It's the most accurate way we can see history. It was great to see a movie without any agenda other than to deliver fine acting.
🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@angelacarleton9575 - in the old days - a lot of people never made it on the credits - now practically everyone is listed - and the closing credits rolls for many many minutes
Clarence Muse played Evans with such skill and dignity. I love him in this!
He was excellent and had parts in many movies. Even saw him as a train porter in a Three Stooges short.
Some reason, I've always absolutely loved the old black & white horror movies more than the new 1s. No idea why, I just do!😍🤔
It's the great atmosphere that the B&W format projects.
They're the best! Been watching them since I was about 19 due to my older sis who was 30 at the time who had me addicted to Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, all the greats, etc.
Then started watching B/W tv series, that my youngest sometimes watch.
I took the whole day today to watch different movies.
Oh, here's one..not horror..
But this mean old, manipulative, controlling, etc etc of the whole house with a bunch of servers, hired hand. Etc. "Double Door" (LAWDY I hope I got that right)
Bela Lugosi could do more with his eyes And hands that a lot of actors could do with words
Loved your comment about Bela's eyes and hands. His facial expressions should be copyrighted. From shear angst and torture to terror and self loathing....Bela could portray them all without uttering one word. I bet he was a champion at playing charade.
His hands turned his wife on to bite him.
Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful movie. There is nothing better to watch than a BELA LUGOSI movie and I thought I had watched ALL of them until this one.. 😊😊 They don't make wholesome movies like this any longer.
Вы знаете, что США погибнут в 2024 году, как Вавилон? Вавилон был центром зла на Земле. Описание гибели Вавилона есть в 18 главе Откровения Иоанна Богослова. США погибнут ,,внезапно, в один день и дым от их мучений будет подниматься вверх". Так же погибли и здания Всемирного Торгового Центра 11 сентября 2001 года. Гибель этих зданий - прообраз гибели США. Много американцев спасётся в Российской империи. В России будет царь 21 сентября 2024 года.
Some really interesting direction by Joseph H. Lewis, and Lugosi at the top of his game. Thanks for putting up this minor classic!
T h ank you for these movies. I was born 1940.
I like seeing what styles ect influenced my young parents. They loved movies.
God bless you !
Clarence Muse was a dignified actor & human being. He worked right up to I believe the 1970's
Clarence was one of Hollywood's best actors.
The Black Stallion (1979) was his final film.
@@tessdurberville711 Yes. He had a long career! Character actors always have work.
His last movie was The Black Stallion released in October 1979. An excellent children's movie
Nobody has hands like Lugosi. Pure art.
One of my favorite Lugosi roles.
No fangs for Bella Lugosi but still as entertaining! Loved it!
I started out watching just out of curiosity, didn't think I 'd watch it all the way to the end, but I did. Love it. Thank you. Love the butler :-D
@PeckER WOOD I think you need to learn both English and manners, doubt you can handle either really 😄
Old movies are so good! Nothing but the best made!
Love old classic horror movies. The movies nodays cannot compete.
100% agree.
Really enjoyed this movie.. Bela Lugosi doing his vampirish sleep walking with extended arms….
Reminded me of his B/W movie “Dracula” made in 1931..
I love Bela Lagosi. The emotional qualities of his characters always were deep within him, even in the B movies he had to do. He worked hard to get where he was. I would have liked to know him. 🍁✨
Karloff came from a well-to-do family and I believe life was easier for him. He was a very good actor and did quite well as he aged.
Lost her fiancé, but so cheerful.
I don't know why the butler stayed. He's a rare black man.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I don't see why anyone that stayed in that house, slept with the door unlocked!
Thank you for a good ole' Bela Lagosi film! I was happy to see it pop up. I clicked on it, immediately!🙂
One of the best movies I've seen Bela legosi in good atmospheric mystery and a beautiful actress that played his daughter the actress that played his daughter reminded me of Linda Darnell another beauty
thank you so much I love Bela and the other actors Boris and Chaney great movie ......
Just think. This was classed as 'horror' back then. Lolol. Still love it though. Love black and white films.
I love black and white thrillers and horror movies of old eras.
I've never seen this movie before and i am a huge bela lugosi fan thank you for sharing it! I really enjoyed it.
The plot is a bit hokey - however it’s a joy to watch because of Lugosi and Clarence Muse - as well as the other supporting actors. Monogram was a low budget studio - but they did a good job with this film - throughly enjoyable.
In spite of the low budget, they made up for it with good use of camera.
Thank you for posting this. I was royally pissed to find out that the copy on Amazon Prime was (*blech!*) colorized!
Blasphemy!!!!!! Why!!!!!!
Thank you for uploading this gem! Awesome performances and intriguing plot. Enjoyed it!
Older films had such a unique ambience and mood. 😁
Maravillosas peliculas de los 40 y 50. Yano volveran. Siempre nos queda volver a recordarlas
Wow! This is such sharp video it looks like it came from camera negative. I’ve never seen a Monogram release on TV with such clarity. Some reels not as sharp.
I love you have captioning too! Thank you! I love the old movies, but many don't include any captioning.
Не точный перевод, но всё понятно. Спасибо Вам огромное! Удачи и здоровья!
I always get a kick out of the music composed for this genre. It's so melodramatic and intense.
I just have to laugh and enjoy.... 😊
Qué buena película!!!!!! Qué buena definición de video!!!!! Y los subtítulops!!!! Mil gracias!!!!!😊
"I'm dead."
"Of course you are!"
The actors are very good, especially Clarence Muse and Betty Compson
Bella Lugosi was an elegant taker of souls.
At that time the woman was so beautiful without having filler,botox or surgery.
No makeup. Gorgeous. ❤❤
Thanks for the old classics always love these movies
I love Lugosi!! I wish there was more of his work or at least if he was able to do more later in his life.
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The end of your statement here is it's own kind of time capsule now, one I hope we never repeat. Loved this movie, thank you for posting it.
Excellent film far ahead of it's time in so many ways. Beautiful cinematography.
Loving these wonderful classics🎬📽
Reminds me of being a kid again watching horror movies on Saturday morning. What fun!
Me too
WOW! WHAT A GREAT MOVIE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! I WAS HOOKED FROM BEGINNING TO END!
My ears !
I love the shadows in these old movies....
spooky!
I was just thinking that myself!
The classics, live on!
It actually gave me the creeps. I must say how much I enjoyed the performance of Clarence Muse (Evans) which was absolutely pefect. The best actor of the lot I think. Regards from W"Qlolck down"England. Jan. 4th, 2021.
Get this for creepy. I have a Norwegian friend called Tron Granslad.
@@columbokai5625 Not creepy, but as a young man, I had a delightful Swedish open pal called Gun Amelin. Have also visited Norway, did the coastal cruise. It was so expensive!!! RTegards,
happy to see an actor of color in this. great acting!
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Ich habe den Film als Kind bei meiner Oma gesehen und fand ihn total witzig. Viele, viele Jahre habe ich versucht, herauszufinden, wie er heißt.
Konnte mich noch an manche Szenen erinnern. Am meisten im Gedächtnis blieb mir der Chauffeur Edward. Die Augen, als er die Fußspuren sah. Und überhaupt fand ich ihn voll witzig.
Heute habe ich eigentlich nach etwas ganz Anderem auf TH-cam gesucht und bin zufällig auf die alten schwarz/weiß Filme gestoßen. Gleich der erste war der Film, nach dem ich so lange gesucht habe. Irgendwie konnte ich mich noch an den Namen Topper erinnern.
Vielen Dank an Cult Cinema Classics.
"The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him" ?
I threw a party..
Simon de Cornouailles noooooo , spoiler alert
ikr,,,, i'm becoming a homicidal maniac BEFORE my wife deserts me during this shut down/shut in.24/7 of togetherness.....lol
I Thank god I never got married 😨 *phew* 👐
@@SoniaRossi72
You should try it mademoiselle.
Many people see marriage as 'forever' and that frightens them.
I see marriage as a 'work in progress' and someday I will get it right..
@@SoniaRossi72 My sentiments exactly 👍🙂
I remember seeing this on Shock Theater Detroit's WXYZ channel 7. "Mr. X" was the host. Anyone else have memories of this show? Around 1960.
THIS PICTURE DURING @ QUARANTINE WORTH To WATCH.
That's what we're doing!
Your shouting
Every actor did well, sad the brother died. That walk to be electrocuted was heart breaking
GOOD STORY AND PICTURE QUALITY THANK YOU
Great Bela Lugosi, such a nice man, and then that lurching killers walk, hand outstretched. He could have done more but what they gave him he did to perfection.
My mother enjoyed movies like this and she taught me to also, I was not born until 1959.
I ❤ these classic horror movies so much.
Classic cinema from a bygone era. For those that advocate colorization of old films, I argue that it would compromise the total setting and theme of these classic movies. Just my 2 cents....
Agree 100%
Mrs.Kessler is played by Betty Compson.She was one of the first stars of the talkies.x
And one of the last of the silent era!
Wow! Get some oil for that squeaky door!
The detective’s cigar must be laden with spit.
The identical brother doesn’t cry foul after the execution when more victims appear?
Entertaining. Evans best performance.
Very good film. Fine performances and sufficient but relatively spare dialog, well written and delivered. Lovely spots of intelligent humor from the dignified Evans the butler.
Good movie and well acted! Lugosi can be so scary!
He was so heartbroken to madness. Sad movie.
Thank you for uploading this psychological horror or so it seems to me. It has a decent and quite realistic plot minus the supposed dead man that was alive all along. As a psychological horror it seems to explore the rational and irrational boundaries of the mind with surprising revelations as to be expected. To keep up with this mission smooth and very slow camera panning left and right and some very slow speed zooming to keep up with the relaxed flow are used. Darkness increases through which shadows form as the horror is anticipated and gets darker as horror strikes. Extreme close ups are used to increase the fear and some blurring captures the pain and confusion in low angles.
Thanks for sharing!
@@CultCinemaClassics You're welcome.
14:27 Look on the wall and you can see the shadows of the crew equipment moving.
When a movie was pure art, thanks for uploading this pearl ❤🖤
Loved the shots from out of the fireplaces.
Love a bit of schlock.
I did too. I remember an interview with Alfred Hitchcock where he went out of his way to express his disdain for that kind of artifice but I think it's pretty cool.
@@shadowbear66 art is funny like that.
As long as it makes you feel, doesn't always have to be a positive emotion.
Love a bit of Bela Lugosi
Thanks
Спасибо,мне очень понравился фильм 😊