Snobbin: Beautiful Trash in the Pop Culture Gutter

I need more Ernest Thesiger in my life. His performance stands out from the rest of a stacked ensemble cast in this over-the-top gothic look into the life of the dysfunctional Femm family. While lesser known than other films in James Whales' filmography, particularly Bride of Frankenstein , The Old Dark House with its elements of camp and social commentary still surprises today. I showed it in my film class, and the students were entranced.