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Inner Sanctum

  • TV Series
  • 19541954
  • 27m
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8.8/10
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Inner Sanctum (1954)
  • Horror
  • Mystery
A hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".A hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".A hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
53
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Paul McGrath
    • House Jameson
    • Warren Stevens
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    • Paul McGrath
    • House Jameson
    • Warren Stevens
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    • 3User reviews
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    Paul McGrath
    Paul McGrath
    • Your Hostas Your Host
    12 episodes12 eps • 1954
    House Jameson
    House Jameson
    • Your Hostas Your Host
    10 episodes10 eps • 1954
    Warren Stevens
    Warren Stevens
    • Joeas Joe…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1954
    Edward Binns
    Edward Binns
    • Barneyas Barney…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1954
    Rusty Lane
    Rusty Lane
    • Brenneras Brenner…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1954
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Harryas Harry…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Joe De Santis
    Joe De Santis
    • Ben Composas Ben Compos…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman
    • Det. Craneas Det. Crane…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Hansonas Hanson…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Cabbieas Cabbie…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Harry Townes
    Harry Townes
    • Joeas Joe…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Everett Sloane
    Everett Sloane
    • Jonathanas Jonathan…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Barbara Baxley
    Barbara Baxley
    • Jeanas Jean…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Harry Bellaver
    Harry Bellaver
    • Barryas Barry…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Theodore Newton
    Theodore Newton
    • Chemneyas Chemney…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Jim Boles
    • Gunneras Gunner…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Louisa Horton
    Louisa Horton
    • Cecily Fentrissas Cecily Fentriss…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
    Alan Devitt
    • Carteras Carter…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1954
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    A hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".
    • usa horror host
    • usa male horror host
    • male horror host
    • based on radio show
    • horror host
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      • Horror
      • Mystery
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    • Trivia
      There was an aired pilot produced in 1953: "Dead Level". It was shot live and was directed by Mande Brown and written by Ed Adamson and Bob Sloan. The guest cast were: Jean Carson as Vera Craig, Walter Brooks as Johnny Brice, John McQuade as Alex Craig and Ralph Bell as Detective Steve Maxton. It was hosted by Paul McGrath as Raymond. The synopsis: The story of a woman that hires a hearse driver to dispose of a dead body, that in reality is her husband who is very much alive.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Rancho Deluxe (1975)

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    10/10
    early early television
    I remember this early black and white series as a nine year old watching TV in the evening in what was then prime time. This is a classic early early black and white scary TV series! The show always started with a totally scary creaking door slowly opening. It was too good; and too ground-breaking to not have any comment whatsoever posted here! This was back in the early days of television when all they had was a sound stage and set actors. Everything depended on the writing and acting combined with a good sound man and simplistic special effects. And yet with all of this (see also Dark Shadows); the result was truly scary and entertaining. A discerning viewer, I believe, would find it so today; even in this age of computer generated special effects!
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    • Aug 22, 2007

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Galahad Productions
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    • Runtime
      27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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