Top billed cast

1. 

   Jean Simmons

   Caroline Ruthyn

2. 

   Katina Paxinou

   Madame de la Rougierre

3. 

   Derrick De Marney

   Uncle Silas

4. 

   Derek Bond

   Lord Richard Ilbury

5. 

   Sophie Stewart

   Lady Monica Waring

6. 

   Esmond Knight

   Dr. Bryerly

7. 

   Marjorie Rhodes

   Mrs. Rusk

8. 

   Guy Rolfe

   Sepulchre Hawkes

9. 

   Reginald Tate

   Austin Ruthyn

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Reviews

A review by John Chard

Written by John Chard on 2013-11-02

Knowl Manor, September 1845.

Uncle Silas is directed by Charles Frank and adapted to screenplay by Ben Travers from the novel of the same name written by Sheridan Le Fanu. It stars Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Sophie Stewart and Esmond Knight. Music is by Alan Rawstone and cinematography by Robert Krasker.

Upon the death of her loving father, teenager Caroline Ruthyn (Simmons) is bequeathed the family inheritance when she reaches the age of 21. In the interim she is requested to go live with her Uncle Silas (De Marney) in his ramshackle Gothic mansion. S...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• gothic horror
• governess
• uncle niece relationship