The House on Telegraph Hill
“Shame is the mistress of this house and betrayal its master!”
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.
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The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-03
Top Cast
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Richard Basehart
Alan Spender
Valentina Cortese
Victoria Kowelska
William Lundigan
Major Marc Bennett
Fay Baker
Margaret
Gordon Gebert
Christopher
Steven Geray
Dr. Burkhardt
Herbert Butterfield
Joseph C. Callahan
Kei Thin Chung
Kei - Houseboy
John Burton
Mr. Whitmore
Katherine Meskill
Mrs. Whitmore
Mario Siletti
Tony, the Grocer
Charles Wagenheim
Man At Accident
David Clarke
Mechanic
Tamara Schee
Maria
Natasha Lytess
Karin Dernakova
Ashmead Scott
Inspector Hardy
Tom McDonough
Farrell
Mari Young
Chinese Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Elick Moll, Frank Partos
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- The House on Telegraph Hill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Elick Moll, Frank Partos, Dana Lyon
Sol Kaplan
Lucien Ballard
Nick DeMaggio
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Robert Bassler
Producer
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Elick Moll
Screenplay
Frank Partos
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House on Telegraph Hill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The House on Telegraph Hill?
The principal cast of The House on Telegraph Hill includes Richard Basehart, Valentina Cortese, William Lundigan, Fay Baker, Gordon Gebert.
When was The House on Telegraph Hill released and how long is it?
The House on Telegraph Hill was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The House on Telegraph Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House on Telegraph Hill was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is The House on Telegraph Hill based on a book or true story?
The House on Telegraph Hill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dana Lyon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House on Telegraph Hill?
The House on Telegraph Hill holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).