The Black Abbot (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, The Black Abbot is a thriller and mystery film directed by George A. Cooper.
What it’s about. A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.
Who’s in it. The Black Abbot stars John Stuart as Frank Brooks, Judy Kelly as Sylvia Hillcrest, Edgar Norfolk as Brian Heslewood and Richard Cooper as Lord Jerry Pilkdown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Black Abbot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Abbot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Abbot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Abbot (1934)?
- In GB, The Black Abbot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Abbot worth watching?
- The Black Abbot holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Abbot?
- The Black Abbot stars John Stuart, Judy Kelly, Edgar Norfolk, Richard Cooper and Drusilla Wills.
- When was The Black Abbot released?
- The Black Abbot was released in 1934.