The Oblong Box has been adapted for CBSRMT by George Lowther from Edgar Allan Poe’s tale of intense horror to say nothing of mystery.

Elvira and Will Hopkins are totally baffled and just a bit uneasy about the curious actions of Cornelius Wyatt and his bride Rachel. As the sailing ship Independence makes its way from Charleston, South Carolina to new York Will and Elvira burn with curiosity to know the contents of the coffin like oblong box Wyatt brought aboard.

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Produced and directed by: Himan Brown (07/21/1910 - 06/04/2010)