The Haunted House (1913 film)
The Haunted House | |
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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 |
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).
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.