The Mystery of Marie Roget (film)

The Mystery of Marie Roget
Theatrical Poster
Directed by Phil Rosen
Produced by Paul Malvern (assoc. producer)
Written by Michael Jacoby (as Michel Jacoby)
Edgar Allan Poe (story)
Based on The Mystery of Marie Roget by Edgar Allan Poe
Starring Maria Montez
Patric Knowles
Maria Ouspenskaya
Music by Hans J. Salter (uncredited)
Cinematography Elwood Bredell
Edited by Milton Carruth
Production
company
Release dates
  • 1942 (1942)
Running time
60 minutes
Country United States
Language English

The Mystery of Marie Roget is a 1942 gothic mystery film starring Patric Knowles. The story was adapted from the short story "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1842. The film, directed by Phil Rosen and produced by Universal Pictures, is set in 1889.

Maria Montez appears in the title role. She replaced Peggy Moran. Filming started 11 December 1941.[1]

When the film was reissued in 1943, after she obtained stardom as The Phantom of Paris, she was given prominent billing.[2]

Cast

References

  1. "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: ' Teach Me to Live' Bought by Metro for Walter Pidgeon -- Fritz Lang Quits Film BIRTH OF THE BLUES' HERE Paramount Shows Comedy With Music -- 'Cadet Girl' Is New Attraction at Palace". New York Times. 10 December 1941. p. 35.
  2. The Mystery of Marie Roget at Mariamontez.org
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