Plot Summary
An insane man first loves then grows to hate his neighbor, an old man whose penetrating gaze unnerves the insane man. He plans a perfect crime and executes it one night. The next day, two officers knock on the insane man's door, investigating a shriek heard in the night. The insane man invites them in, answers their questions, and submits to an examination of his eyes by one of the officers, who proclaims him innocent. The insane man invites them to stay and relax awhile, then regales them with his theories of crime. His heart begins to beat louder. Angles on the set are skewed to suggest the man's internal disarray.
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Director & Crew
Charles Klein
Director
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The Telltale Heart was directed by Charles Klein and released in 1928.
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The Telltale Heart has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1928-01-01
- Status
- Released