The Haunted House is a 1913 American silent short comedy-drama film starring Julius Frankenburg, Harry Van Meter, Vivian Rich, and Jack Richardson; the film is based on a story by Maie B. Havey (who also acted in silent films).Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 111. .
Plot Ethel is a young girl trying to choose the man she will marry. She challenges her beaus to compete for her hand. Whichever of them can spend a night in a haunted house will become her husband, but only one can win.
Cast Vivian Rich- Ethel Julius Frankenburg-Bob ("timorous lover") Harry Van Meter- the Stranger Jack Richardson-the Smuggler
Reception Kendall Phillips notes that at the time the film, although today considered a comedy, was "presented as primarily uncanny".
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