The House Across the Street
“The story of a redheaded shill!”
Synopsis
Dave Joslin, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, is demoted and moved to the Miss Lonely Hearts column-writing department by the newspaper's publisher, J. B. Grennell, because Joslin refuses to desist in printing stories linking a gangster, Matthew Keever, to a murder. But Joslin, aided by Kit Williams, a newspaper woman with whom he is in love, investigate the murder case on their own time.
Top Cast
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Wayne Morris
Dave Joslin
Janis Paige
Kit Williams
Bruce Bennett
Matthew J. Keever
Alan Hale
J.B. Grennell
James Mitchell
Marty Bremer
Barbara Bates
Beth Roberts
James Holden
Carl Schrader
Irving Bacon
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
George Chandler
Carl's Boss (uncredited)
Alex Gerry
Lawyer Markley (uncredited)
Billy Gray
Boy (uncredited)
Douglas Kennedy
Narrator (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Apartment Manager (uncredited)
Doreen McCann
Madge (uncredited)
Lila Leeds
Billie Martin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell S. Hughes
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- The House Across the Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Bare
Russell S. Hughes, Roy Chanslor
William Lava
William E. Snyder
Frank Magee
Saul Elkins
Department Leadership Roster
Saul Elkins
Producer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Frank Magee
Editor
Richard L. Bare
Director
Russell S. Hughes
Screenplay
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House Across the Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House Across the Street about?
Dave Joslin, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, is demoted and moved to the Miss Lonely Hearts column-writing department by the newspaper's publisher, J. B. Grennell, because Joslin refuses to desist in printing stories linking a gangster, Matthew Keever, to a murder. But Joslin, aided by Kit Williams, a newspaper woman with whom he is in love, investigate the murder case on their own time.
Who directed The House Across the Street?
The House Across the Street was directed by Richard L. Bare.
Who stars in The House Across the Street?
The principal cast of The House Across the Street includes Wayne Morris, Janis Paige, Bruce Bennett, Alan Hale, James Mitchell.
When was The House Across the Street released and how long is it?
The House Across the Street was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The House Across the Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House Across the Street was composed by William Lava.