The Woman in the House
Originally released in 1942. The Woman in the House is a drama film. directed by Sammy Lee. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Nesbitt, Ann Richards, and Peter Cushing
Synopsis
This short looks at the illness anthropophobia, the fear of people. In 1901, young Catherine Starr, who lives in a small English coastal town, has an argument with her fiancé. He leaves her house, goes off to serve in the Boer War, and dies of malaria. Catherine blames herself for his death and fears others will also blame her. She does not leave her house for forty years. Groceries are delivered to the house, but no one sees who retrieves them. When the Nazis bomb her house in September 1941, she is forced to cope with the outside world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woman in the House about?
This short looks at the illness anthropophobia, the fear of people. In 1901, young Catherine Starr, who lives in a small English coastal town, has an argument with her fiancé. He leaves her house,...
Who directed The Woman in the House?
The Woman in the House was directed by Sammy Lee.
How long is The Woman in the House?
The Woman in the House has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was The Woman in the House released?
The Woman in the House was released on May 9, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Woman in the House?
The main cast of The Woman in the House includes John Nesbitt, Ann Richards, Peter Cushing, Mark Daniels.