The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)
Overview
One of the most discussed and imaginative cartoons of any era. It tells the famous Edgar Allan Poe story of the deranged boarder who had to kill his landlord, not for greed, but because he possessed an "evil eye." The killer is never seen but his presence is felt by the use light-and-shadow to give the impression of impending disaster.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.48 |
Directed By
Ted Parmelee
Crew
Ted Parmelee
Herbert Klynn
Boris Kremenliev
Paul Julian
Jack Eckes
Paul Julian
Pat Matthews
Bill Scott
Edgar Allan Poe
Fred Grable
Stephen Bosustow
TOP CAST
James Mason
Narrator
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