The Halfway House
Synopsis
A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter. Why are all the newspapers a year old? And why doesn't Gwyneth seem to cast a shadow?
Top Cast
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Mervyn Johns
Rhys
Glynis Johns
Gwyneth
Sally Ann Howes
Joanna French
Françoise Rosay
Alice Meadows
Tom Walls
Capt. Meadows
Esmond Knight
David Davies
Guy Middleton
Fortescue
Valerie White
Jill French
Richard Bird
Squadron Leader Richard French
Pat McGrath
Terence
Philippa Hiatt
Margaret
Roland Pertwee
Prison Governor
C. V. France
Mr Truscott - Solicitor
Eliot Makeham
George - Davies' Valet
John Boxer
Doctor
Rachel Thomas
Miss Morgan - Landlady
Joss Ambler
Pinsent
Jack Jones
Welsh Porter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, Diana Morgan
- Original Score
- Lord Berners
- Original Title
- The Halfway House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Welsh, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Angus MacPhail, Diana Morgan
Lord Berners
Wilkie Cooper
Charles Hasse
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Diana Morgan
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Charles Hasse
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Bianca Mosca
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Halfway House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Halfway House about?
A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter. Why are all the newspapers a year old? And why doesn't Gwyneth seem to cast a shadow?
Who directed The Halfway House?
The Halfway House was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Halfway House?
The principal cast of The Halfway House includes Mervyn Johns, Glynis Johns, Sally Ann Howes, Françoise Rosay, Tom Walls.
When was The Halfway House released and how long is it?
The Halfway House was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Halfway House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Halfway House was composed by Lord Berners.