House Of Harrington -- part 1 of 4

Curtis Harrington began making films as a teenager in the 1940s, beginning with his take on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" on 8mm. During his fifty year career as a director, Harrington made many horror films dealing with the unseen and the macabre, featuring legendary Hollywood stars. "House of Harrington" profiles Curtis' fascinating career, which ended with a full-circle return to the work of Edgar Allan Poe in 2002.

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[SteinUndStahl666]

I really hope his estate releases Usher one day.

[automatpictures]

@SteinUndStahl666 Working on it... :)

[earinsound]

nice to see that bit of "wormwood star"--VERY difficult to come across. i've been wanting to see it for years.

harrington was great!

[automatpictures]

@earinsound Yes, that's a true rarity!

[jtatgfp]

Really wonderful! I've been fascinated by Harrington's work ever since I saw "Games" on the afternoon movie when I was in junior high. I really wish I'd had a chance to meet him. Thank you for this beautiful documentary.

[automatpictures]

@jtatgfp Thank you so much!

[sparks1138]

Wow. Great job on this piece! I knew Curtis for a number of years, and heard plenty of stories...You've really captured the man and his passion. Thanks for posting this, I've been wondering where I could find it, since I saw the imdb credit...Again great work, Curtis would be proud.

[automatpictures]

Thanks Alexander! Really glad you enjoyed it...

[alexander3699]

Thank you so much for posting is documentary film about a very dear friend of mine. It brings back a lot of memories. Curtis was smart, funny, and very kind to a kid like me:) I miss him greatly!