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The Black Room

Dead or Alive... He could kill!

6.5(63)19351h 10m2

In a 16th-century European town, the ruling family has been given a prophecy that, should there ever be twin boys born, the younger will murder the older; so is dismayed when twins are born to the popular baron. The older grows to be a selfish, slovenly man, who inherits the castle at his father's death and becomes ruler over the formerly happy villagers. He enjoys his power until he learns his younger brother is returning from abroad and, afraid of the prophecy, he determines to murder his sibling, hide his body in the "black room" - an old torture chamber sealed away behind the fireplace - and then impersonate him, right down to his withered arm. In this way he hopes to not only avoid the prophecy, but also escape consequences of his other criminal deeds and obtain marriage to a local girl of the nobility...

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    6.5/10

    63 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • prophecy
  • arranged marriage
  • castle
  • ruling class
  • twin brother
  • torture chamber
  • class differences
  • lust
  • twins
  • dog
  • hedonism
  • impersonation

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR15 Jul 1935
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical29 Nov 1935

Frequently asked questions

When was The Black Room released?
The Black Room was released on 15 July 1935.
Where can I watch The Black Room online?
The Black Room is available on Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Black Room?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Black Room is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Black Room?
The Black Room holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 63 votes.
Who directed The Black Room?
The Black Room (1935) was directed by Roy William Neill.
How long is The Black Room?
The Black Room runs for 1h 10m.

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