Edgar Allan Poe Centenary

Released: October 6, 1949 (1949)

Runtime: 45 minutes

Genres: TV Movie, Horror, Mystery

Three adaptations of Edgar Allen Poe’s stories were presented by the BBC for the 100th anniversary of his death. "The Cask of Amontillado", "Some Words with a Mummy" and "The Fall of the House of Usher".

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Cameron Hall as Dr. Ponnonner
Age at release: 52
Kenneth Edwards as Fortunate
Age at release: 48
Keith Pyott as Mr. Silk Buckingham
Age at release: 47
Erik Chitty as Mr. Gliddon
Age at release: 42
Marguerite Young as Madeline Usher
Age at release: 42
Aubrey Woods as Roderick Usher
Age at release: 21
Eric Berry as Montresor / Narrator
Age at release: Unknown
Nicholas Meredith as The Mummy
Age at release: Unknown
Robert Speaight as The Professor / Narrator
Age at release: Unknown