The Haunted House (1913 film)

For the 1921 film, see The Haunted House (1921 film).

The Haunted House
Directed by	Lorimer Johnston
Written by	Maie B. Havey (story)
Starring	Julius Frankenburg Harry Van Meter Vivian Rich Jack Richardson
Distributed by	Mutual Film
Release date	November 8, 1913 (1913-11-08)
Running time	unknown
Country	United States
Languages	Silent film English intertitles

The Haunted House is a 1913 American silent short comedy-drama film starring Julius Frankenburg, Harry Van Meter, Vivian Rich, and Jack Richardson, based on a story by Maie B. Havey (who also acted in silent films).

Actress Vivian Rich was a popular silent film star who retired in 1931 with the coming of sound (she died in a car crash in 1957). Jack Richardson went on to star in Son of Kong (1933) and The Climax (1944).[1]

Plot

A young girl (Rich) is trying to choose the man she will marry, and challenges her beaus to compete for her hand. Whichever of them can spend a night in a haunted house will become her husband, but only one can win.

References

1. Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 111. ISBN 978-1936168-68-2.

External links

• The Haunted House at IMDb