The Tell-Tale Heart 70 years old

The Tell-Tale Heart

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.

Credits

The Tell-Tale Heart Cast

Name Character
James Mason He was 44, 75 years old when he died as Narrator

The Tell-Tale Heart Crew

Name Department
Edgar Allan Poe as Story. He was 144 (40) years old when He died Writing
Bill Scott as Adaptation. He was 33 (65) years old when He died Writing
Ted Parmelee as Director. He was 41 (51) years old when He died Directing
Stephen Bosustow as Producer. He was 42 (69) years old when He died Production
The Tell-Tale Heart poster
The Tell-Tale Heart (70 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, December 17, 1953
  • Runtime: 8 minutes