The Haunted House (1913 film)
The Haunted House is a 1913 American silent short comedy-drama film starring Julius Frankenburg, Harry Van Meter, Vivian Rich, and Jack Richardson, based on a story by Maie B. Havey (who also acted in silent films).
| The Haunted House | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lorimer Johnston |
| Written by | Maie B. Havey (story) |
| Starring | Julius Frankenburg Harry Van Meter Vivian Rich Jack Richardson |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
Release date | November 8, 1913 |
Running time | unknown |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
Actress Vivian Rich was a popular silent film star who retired in 1931 with the coming of sound (she died in a car crash in 1957). Jack Richardson went on to star in Son of Kong (1933) and The Climax (1944).[1]
Plot
A young girl (Rich) is trying to choose the man she will marry, and challenges her beaus to compete for her hand. Whichever of them can spend a night in a haunted house will become her husband, but only one can win.
References
- Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 111. ISBN 978-1936168-68-2.
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