The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)

12/17/1953 (US) • Animation, Horror, Crime • 8m

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.

The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)

12/17/1953 (US) • 8m

Animation, Horror, Crime

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.

Top Billed Cast

James Mason

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

tale

murder

madman

short film

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