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The Maze

Movie·1953·Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction·1h 20m·Directed by William Cameron Menzies

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A Scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty Kitty and moves to his uncle's castle in the Scottish highlands. Kitty and her aunt follow Gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle.

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Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonGerald MacTeamVeronica HurstVeronica HurstKitty MurrayKatherine EmeryKatherine EmeryEdith MurrayMichael PateMichael PateWilliam
John Dodsworth
John DodsworthDr. Bert DillingHillary BrookeHillary BrookePeggy Lord
Stanley Fraser
Stanley FraserRobertLilian BondLilian BondMargaret Dilling

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