The House on Telegraph Hill
"Shame is the mistress of this house and betrayal its master!"
Originally released in 1951. The House on Telegraph Hill is a thriller/drama film. directed by Robert Wise.
Starring Richard Basehart, Valentina Cortese, and William Lundigan
Synopsis
Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (65 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Basehart
as Alan Spender
Valentina Cortese
as Victoria Kowelska
William Lundigan
as Major Marc Bennett
Fay Baker
as Margaret
Gordon Gebert
as Christopher
Steven Geray
as Dr. Burkhardt
Herbert Butterfield
as Joseph C. Callahan
Kei Thin Chung
as Kei - Houseboy
John Burton
as Mr. Whitmore
Katherine Meskill
as Mrs. Whitmore
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House on Telegraph Hill about?
Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America.
Who directed The House on Telegraph Hill?
The House on Telegraph Hill was directed by Robert Wise.
How long is The House on Telegraph Hill?
The House on Telegraph Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The House on Telegraph Hill released?
The House on Telegraph Hill was released on May 12, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House on Telegraph Hill?
The main cast of The House on Telegraph Hill includes Richard Basehart, Valentina Cortese, William Lundigan, Fay Baker, Gordon Gebert.