The Dark Eyes of London (film)
| The Dark Eyes of London | |
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Theatrical release poster under its U.S. title The Human Monster | |
| Directed by | Walter Summers |
| Written by | John Argyle Patrick Kirwan Walter Summers Jan Van Lusil |
| Based on | The Dark Eyes of London by Edgar Wallace |
| Produced by | John Argyle |
| Starring | Béla Lugosi Hugh Williams Greta Gynt Edmon Ryan Wilfred Walter Alexander Field |
| Cinematography | Bryan Langley |
| Edited by | Ted Richards |
| Music by | Guy Jones |
Production company | Argyle Film |
| Distributed by | ABPC |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Dark Eyes of London (U.S. title The Human Monster) is a 1939 British horror film produced by John Argyle and directed by Walter Summers, and starring Béla Lugosi, Hugh Williams, and Greta Gynt. The film is an adaptation of the 1924 novel of the same name by Edgar Wallace. The film is about a scientist named Dr. Orloff who commits a series of murders for insurance money, while periodically disguising himself as the blind manager of a charity to further his scheme.