Darkened Rooms (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1929, Darkened Rooms is a mystery film directed by Louis J. Gasnier, running about 66 minutes. “He could control other people's minds; see what happens when a beautiful girl enters his life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phony spiritualists were given a good going-over in the early talkie melodrama Darkened Rooms. Evelyn Brent stars as Ellen, a fraudulent medium working in cahoots with genuine clairvoyant Emory Jago (Neil Hamilton). The plotline is secondary; the film's main purpose was to emulate the methods of such professional "de-bunkers" as Mrs. Harry Houdini by exposing the various tricks of the spiritualist's trade.
Who’s in it. Darkened Rooms stars Evelyn Brent as Ellen, Neil Hamilton as Emory Jago, Doris Hill as Joyce Clayton and David Newell as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Darkened Rooms has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkened Rooms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkened Rooms tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkened Rooms (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darkened Rooms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darkened Rooms worth watching?
- Darkened Rooms holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Darkened Rooms?
- Darkened Rooms stars Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton, Doris Hill, David Newell and Gale Henry.
- When was Darkened Rooms released?
- Darkened Rooms was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.