Movie

The House of the Seven Gables

“AN ANCIENT HOUSE! A MURDER SECRET! A HIDDEN TREASURE!”

★ 7.0(31)19401h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Joe May
Release date: 1940-04-12
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The House of the Seven Gables — trailer

About The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables is a 1940 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Joe May, starring George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay and Vincent Price. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The House of the Seven Gables in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1828, the bankrupt Pyncheon family fight over Seven Gables, the ancestral mansion. To obtain the house, Jaffrey Pyncheon obtains his brother Clifford's false conviction for murder. Hepzibah, Clifford's sweet fiancée, patiently waits twenty years for his release, whereupon Clifford and his former cellmate, abolitionist Matthew, have a certain scheme in mind.

Cast

George Sanders

Jaffrey Pyncheon

Margaret Lindsay

Hepzibah Pyncheon

Vincent Price

Clifford Pyncheon

Nan Grey

Phoebe Pyncheon

Dick Foran

Matthew Maule

Cecil Kellaway

Philip Barton

Alan Napier

Fuller

Gilbert Emery

Gerald Pyncheon

Miles Mander

Deacon Arnold Foster

Charles Trowbridge

Judge

Harry Cording

Blacksmith Hawkins

Michael Mark

Ex-Convict

Themes & keywords

imprisonmenttragic lovedeath in familyfamily conflict

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The House of the Seven Gables in South Africa?+

The House of the Seven Gables is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The House of the Seven Gables on Netflix?+

The House of the Seven Gables is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The House of the Seven Gables?+

The House of the Seven Gables has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The House of the Seven Gables?+

The House of the Seven Gables stars George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price, Nan Grey and Dick Foran.

When did The House of the Seven Gables come out?+

The House of the Seven Gables is a 1940 movie directed by Joe May.

What genre is The House of the Seven Gables?+

The House of the Seven Gables is Thriller, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The House of the Seven Gables?+

The House of the Seven Gables was directed by Joe May.