The movie Chamber of Horrors, released in 1966, provides thrilling engagement with its elements of crime and horror. It was direced by Hy Averback and stars actors like Patrick O’Neal, Cesare Danova, and Wilfrid Hyde-White. This write-up unfolds some interesting facts about the movie, its filming locations, and some trivia and facts that might intrigue the readers.
Where it Filmed?
The film was predominantly shot at the Warner Brothers Burbank Studios, which is located at 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA. Unfortunately, the exact dates of filming aren’t specified. The choice of location added greatly to the movie’s enthralling ambience and made the scenes more realistic.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patrick O’Neal | Jason Cravatte |
| Cesare Danova | Anthony Draco |
| Wilfrid Hyde-White | Harold Blount |
| Laura Devon | Marie Champlain |
| Patrice Wymore | Vivian |
| Suzy Parker | Barbara Dixon |
| Philip Bourneuf | Inspector Strudwick |
| Jeanette Nolan | Mrs. Ewing Perryman |
| Marie Windsor | Madame Corona |
| Wayne Rogers | Sergeant Jim Albertson |
| Vinton Hayworth | Judge Randolph |
| Richard O’Brien | Dr. Cobb |
| Inger Stratton | Gloria |
| Berry Kroeger | Chun Sing |
| Charles Seel | Dr. Hopewell |
| Ayllene Gibbons | Victoria the Barmaid |
| Leon Alton | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Don Anderson | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Walter Bacon | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Jean Carson | Girl on Street (uncredited) |
| Annazette Chase | Prudence (uncredited) |
| Dick Cherney | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Johnny Clark | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Ken Clayton | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Bud Cokes | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| William Conrad | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Tony Curtis | Mr. Julian (uncredited) |
| James Drake | Police Officer Morrison (uncredited) |
| Daniel Elam | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Harry Ellerbe | Judge Train (uncredited) |
| Joe Evans | Barfly (uncredited) |
| George Ford | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Rudy Germane | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Robert Goodwin | Oliver – Coachman (uncredited) |
| Barbro Hedström | Florabell (uncredited) |
| Lars Hensen | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Robert Hitchcock | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Clegg Hoyt | New Orleans Bartender (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Janssen | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Chester Jones | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Ray Kellogg | Officer Manton (uncredited) |
| Mike Lally | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Lyle Latell | Trainman (uncredited) |
| Jeff Lawrence | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Robert Locke Lorraine | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Monty Margetts | Dowager (uncredited) |
| Alan Marston | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Philo McCullough | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Al McGranary | Senator Dixon (uncredited) |
| Norman Palmer | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Ploski | Street Vendor (uncredited) |
| Paul Power | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Anthony Redondo | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Leoda Richards | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Ralph Roberts | Merritt – Doorman (uncredited) |
| Stewart Rose | Police Officer Briggs (uncredited) |
| Nedra Rosemond-Watt | Maid (uncredited) |
| Clark Ross | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Jack Shea | Java Gross – Sailor (uncredited) |
| Walter Smith | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Paul Sorensen | Baltimore Bartender (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | Tour Group Member (uncredited) |
| Fredd Wayne | Charlie Benton (uncredited) |
| Napoleon Whiting | Servant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- According to the 9/28/66 edition of Variety, this movie became the second-most profitable film upon release.
- There was a continuity error at the start of the film when Jason places the “bride” victim on the bed.
- The film was highlighted in Deadly Earnest’s Spooky Colour Marathon, 1975.
- The soundtrack contained the classic piece, ‘An der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)’.
- Oddly, Patrick O’Neal, who played the antagonist, was not listed in the cast list in the end credits.
- The line, ‘He’s… he’s tall and uh… he’s dark and um… uh… soft-spoken. He moves very quietly. What’s wrong with me? He’s the easiest man in the world to identify. His right hand is missing.’, was a notable quote from the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
