1940 Movie: The House of the Seven Gables by Hawthorne
The House of the Seven Gables is a 1940 drama, loosely based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel of the same name. Although it differs from Hawthorne’s story, it is nonetheless evocative of the era.
Here is the trailer for this classic film.
Vincent Leonard Price, Jr. (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993) was an American actor, well known for his distinctive voice and serio-comic performances in horror films.
Margaret Lindsay (September 19, 1910 – May 9, 1981) was an American film actress noted for her supporting work in successful films of the 1930s and 1940s.
George Henry Sanders (3 July 1906 – 25 April 1972) was an English actor, singer-songwriter, composer, and author. His English accent and bass voice often led him to be cast in sophisticated but villainous roles.
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