Cast and Crew of The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

  • Released on June 01, 1950
  • Horror

The Fall of the House of Usher is a classic horror movie that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The film is based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe and tells the story of a traveler who arrives at the Usher mansion to visit his old friend, Roderick Usher. As the traveler makes his way to the mansion, he can't help but feel a sense of unease. The mansion, which has been in the Usher family for generations, is said to be haunted, and the surrounding landscape is bleak and desolate.

Upon arriving at the mansion, the traveler is greeted by Roderick Usher himself, played by the talented Kaye Tendeter. Roderick appears thin and pale, and his eyes seem to bulge out of their sockets. The traveler soon learns that Roderick and his sister, Madeline, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady. Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, making even the slightest sound or light unbearable. Meanwhile, Madeline, played by Gwen Watford, has become nearly catatonic, unable to speak or move. The traveler is shocked by their condition, but Roderick insists that they are still alive, despite their ghostly appearances.

As the days wear on, the effects of the Usher family curse reach their terrifying climax. Roderick tells his guest about the curse, which states that any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. The traveler is horrified, but he can't help but feel a sense of fascination with the curse. As he delves deeper into the history of the Usher family, he begins to suspect that Madeline may still be alive. But when he goes to check on her, he makes a shocking discovery that will leave you breathless. The Fall of the House of Usher is a must-watch for any horror movie fan. With its eerie atmosphere, stunning visuals, and talented cast, this movie is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Full Cast of The Fall of the House of Usher

Gwen Watford as Lady Usher

Gwen Watford

as Lady Usher
Gwen Watford delivered a performance of understated elegance and quiet intensity as Lady Usher in the 1960 adaptation of "The Fall of the House of Usher," directed by Crane Wilbur. Her portrayal of the matriarch of the cursed Usher family was a masterclass in restraint, as she conveyed the character's deep-seated anxiety and despair through nuanced expressions and a delicate balance of poise and fragility. Watford's Lady Usher was the embodiment of genteel suffering, her every movement and glance hinting at the oppressive gloom that pervades the Usher lineage. Despite the character's limited screen time, Watford left an indelible impression, crafting a performance that was both haunting and human, and which perfectly complemented the film's gothic atmosphere. Her interactions with the other characters, particularly Vincent Price's Roderick Usher, were fraught with an unspoken tension that underscored the doomed nature of the family, making her a memorable presence in this classic horror tale.

Kaye Tendeter

as Lord Roderick Usher

Irving Steen

as Jonathan

Vernon Charles

as Dr. Cordwall

Connie Goodwin

as Louise

Lucy Pavey

as The Hag

Robert Woollard

as Greville

Keith Lorraine

as George

Tony Powell-Bristow

as Richard

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