The Tell-Tale Heart (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film
Released in 1934, The Tell-Tale Heart is a horror film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man is driven mad by his obsession with the repulsive diseased eye of the old man who cares for him.
Who’s in it. The Tell-Tale Heart stars Norman Dryden as The Boy, John Kelt as The Old Man, Yolande Terrell as The Girl and Thomas Shenton as 1st Investigator, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tell-Tale Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tell-Tale Heart tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tell-Tale Heart (1934)?
- In GB, The Tell-Tale Heart is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Tell-Tale Heart?
- The Tell-Tale Heart stars Norman Dryden, John Kelt, Yolande Terrell, Thomas Shenton and James Fleck.
- When was The Tell-Tale Heart released?
- The Tell-Tale Heart was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.