Question 1

Which actor played John Channing, the asylum escapee, in a rare substantial role?

Accepted Answer

Milton Parsons, a prolific character actor usually limited to bit parts, played John Channing.

Question 2

What makes this film a classic example of the golden era 'haunted house' genre?

Accepted Answer

It features secret passageways, hidden corridors, rotating walls, trap doors, and peek holes in paintings.

Question 3

How does eccentric Lorinda Channing scare off greedy relatives?

Accepted Answer

She uses her insane brother, John Channing, to frighten their greedy relatives after her money.

Question 4

Which festival screened this 1942 film in 2013?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2013.

Question 5

What 1934 Broadway play is the source material for this film?

Accepted Answer

The play is 'Invitation to a Murder' by Rufus King, which originally starred Gale Sondergaard as Lorinda Channing.

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