A curse pronounced upon land baron DeBerghmann has devastating long-range consequences for his twin sons Gregor and Anton. Twenty years later, Anton (Boris Karloff) has developed into a debauched and much-hated despot, disposing of his enemies by dumping their bodies into the titular "black room" on his estate. But when Anton's kindly, benevolent brother Gregor (also Karloff) returns home after a long absence, he is so beloved by the townspeople that Anton "graciously" gives up his title and estate to Gregor. Actually, Anton plans to kill his brother and take his place so that he can indulge in even more deviltry. Ultimately, however, Anton's true identity is revealed by Gregor's faithful mastiff.
Release Date: 1935
Run Time: 70 minutes
Rating: Unrated
Starring: Boris Karloff, Marian Marsh, Robert "Tex" Allen, Katherine DeMille, John Buckler, Thurston Hall
Director: Roy William Neill
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