The Fall of the House of Usher 1928 Silent Surrealist Horror Short Film on DVD
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Description
A visitor enters the decaying Usher estate, where illness, dread, and the mansion itself merge into a striking avant-garde interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe.
- American Avant-Garde Horror: Directed by James Sibley Watson and Melville Webber, the short stars Herbert Stern, Hildegarde Watson, and Webber.
- Complete Silent Short: Presents the full 1928 experimental film in its concise 13-minute form.
- Surreal Visual Design: Distorted sets, superimpositions, and rhythmic editing translate Poe's atmosphere into pure silent-era imagery.
- Vintage Presentation: Preserves the 1.37:1 (silent academy ratio, b&w) presentation appropriate to this vintage program.
Specifications
| Format | DVD (Manufactured on Demand / DVD-R) |
| Region Code | Region 0 (Worldwide Playback) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.37:1 (Silent Academy Ratio, B&W) |
| Run Time | 13 mins / 0.22 hrs |
| Audio/Subtitle Languages | English / None |
| Genre | Avant-Garde, Horror, Short, Silent |
Format & Compatibility Note: Encoded in NTSC format with Region 0 (Region Free) compatibility, allowing seamless playback on standard DVD players worldwide.
Rediscover a memorable chapter of classic screen entertainment with this collector-focused edition.
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