22 Jun 2007
1408
A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
Seven Keys to Baldpate
Richard Dix plays the perfect part
A writer rents what he believes is a deserted lodge in order to complete his novel. But then six other people show up one-by-one, each for reasons of their own.
Top Billed Cast
Richard Dix William Magee
Miriam Seegar Mary Norton
Margaret Livingston Myra Thornhill
Lucien Littlefield Thomas Hayden
Joseph Allen Sr. Peters
DeWitt Jennings Jim Cargan
Nella Walker Irene Rhodes
Carleton Macy Chief Kennedy
Alan Roscoe Bland
Crauford Kent Hal Bentley
Harvey Clark Elijah Quimby
Edith Yorke Mrs. Quimby
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