The Tell-Tale Heart

The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)

Approved 17 Dec 1953 • Animation, Short, Crime • 0h 8m
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One of the most discussed and imaginative cartoons of any era. It tells the famous Edgar Allan Poe story of the deranged boarder who had to kill his landlord, not for greed, but because he possessed an "evil eye." The killer is never seen but his presence is felt by the use light-and-shadow to give the impression of impending disaster. According to UPA, the art style was derived from Eugene Berman, scenic designer and ballet designer of NYC's Metropolitan Opera.

Ted Parmelee
Director
Edgar Allan Poe, Bill Scott, Fred Grable
Writer
James Mason, Jack Mather
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Country: United States
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7.5

IMDb (2244 votes)
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