Uncle Silas
Originally released in 1947. Uncle Silas is a drama/horror film. directed by Charles Frank.
Starring Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, and Derrick De Marney
Synopsis
Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Simmons
as Caroline Ruthyn
Katina Paxinou
as Madame de la Rougierre
Derrick De Marney
as Uncle Silas
Derek Bond
as Lord Richard Ilbury
Sophie Stewart
as Lady Monica Waring
Esmond Knight
as Dr. Bryerly
Marjorie Rhodes
as Mrs. Rusk
Guy Rolfe
as Sepulchre Hawkes
Reginald Tate
as Austin Ruthyn
Manning Whiley
as Dudley Ruthyn
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uncle Silas about?
Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
Who directed Uncle Silas?
Uncle Silas was directed by Charles Frank.
How long is Uncle Silas?
Uncle Silas has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Uncle Silas released?
Uncle Silas was released on October 8, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Uncle Silas?
The main cast of Uncle Silas includes Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Sophie Stewart.