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The Red House

The Red House

OF THIS MAN...AND THE GIRL WHO LIVED IN "THE RED HOUSE"...people spoke only in whispers

19476.31h 40m

Overview

An old man and his sister are concealing a terrible secret from their adopted teen daughter, concerning a hidden abandoned farmhouse, located deep in the woods.

Directed by Delmer Daves
Written by Delmer Daves, George Agnew Chamberlain, Albert Maltz
Produced by Sol Lesser
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Top Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Pete Morgan

Lon McCallister

Lon McCallister

Nath Storm

Judith Anderson

Judith Anderson

Ellen Morgan

Rory Calhoun

Rory Calhoun

Teller

Allene Roberts

Allene Roberts

Meg Morgan

Julie London

Julie London

Tibby Renton

Ona Munson

Ona Munson

Mrs. Storm

Harry Shannon

Harry Shannon

Dr. Jonathan Byrne

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Sheriff Ray Helk

Pat Flaherty

Pat Flaherty

Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

abandoned housewoodsfilm noirguiltwooden legfarm house

About The Red House

The Red House is a mystery, thriller, drama film released in 1947 exploring themes of abandoned house, woods, film noir, guilt, wooden leg, farm house. Directed by Delmer Daves, it stars Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister, Judith Anderson. An old man and his sister are concealing a terrible secret from their adopted teen daughter, concerning a hidden abandoned farmhouse, located deep in the woods.

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