Cry of the Werewolf
Cry of the Werewolf, also known as Daughter of the Werewolf, is a 1944 American horror film starring Nina Foch, based on a story by Griffin Jay and directed by Henry Levin.[1]
| Cry of the Werewolf | |
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 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Henry Levin |
| Produced by | Wallace MacDonald |
| Written by | Griffin Jay |
| Screenplay by | Charles O'Neal Griffin Jay |
| Story by | Griffin Jay |
| Starring | Nina Foch Stephen Crane Osa Massen |
| Music by | Mischa Bakaleinikoff |
| Cinematography | L. William O'Connell |
| Edited by | Reg Browne |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Plot summary
A Romani princess descended from Marie LaTour has the ability to change into a wolf at will, just like her late mother. When she learns that Marie LaTour's tomb has been discovered, she decides to use her talent to kill everyone who knows the location, because it is a sacred secret that only her people are allowed to know.
Cast
- Nina Foch as Celeste
- Stephen Crane as Robert Morris
- Osa Massen as Elsa Chauvet
- Blanche Yurka as Bianca
- Barton MacLane as Lt. Barry Lane
Trivia
This is often cited as the first film to have a female werewolf in it, but an early short silent called The Werewolf (the first werewolf film ever made) used that plot device in 1913. The 1913 film is now lost.[2][3]
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See also
References
- "Cry of the Werewolf (1944) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- "The Werewolf (1913) directed by Henry MacRae • Film + cast • Letterboxd". letterboxd.com.
- "Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List". silentera.com.
External links
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