Guest in the House
“PRAY YOU NEVER HAVE THIS EVIL GUEST IN THE HOUSE!”
Synopsis
Evelyn, an emotionally vulnerable and unstable woman, stays at the home of her doctor Dan Proctor. There she meets and falls in love with his brother, Douglas, who is happily married to Ann. Evelyn then sets forth to break up the happy marriage and win the love of Douglas.
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Guest in the House (1944) - Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2010-06-12
Top Cast
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Anne Baxter
Evelyn Heath
Ralph Bellamy
Douglas Proctor
Aline MacMahon
Aunt Martha Proctor
Ruth Warrick
Ann Proctor
Scott McKay
Doctor Dan Proctor
Marie McDonald
Miriam Blake
Jerome Cowan
Ernest Hackett
Margaret Hamilton
Hilda
Percy Kilbride
John
Connie Laird
Lee Proctor
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mr. Blossom
Milton Kibbee
Station Master
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Brahm
- Screenplay & Story
- Ketti Frings
- Original Score
- Werner Janssen
- Original Title
- Guest in the House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Hunt Stromberg Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Brahm
Ketti Frings, Dale Eunson, Hagar Wilde, Katherine Albert
Werner Janssen
Lee Garmes
Walter Hannemann
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
John Brahm
Director
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Werner Janssen
Original Music Composer
Natalie Visart
Costume Design
Ketti Frings
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guest in the House
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What is Guest in the House about?
Evelyn, an emotionally vulnerable and unstable woman, stays at the home of her doctor Dan Proctor. There she meets and falls in love with his brother, Douglas, who is happily married to Ann. Evelyn then sets forth to break up the happy marriage and win the love of Douglas.
Who directed Guest in the House?
Guest in the House was directed by John Brahm.
Who stars in Guest in the House?
The principal cast of Guest in the House includes Anne Baxter, Ralph Bellamy, Aline MacMahon, Ruth Warrick, Scott McKay.
When was Guest in the House released and how long is it?
Guest in the House was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Guest in the House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guest in the House was composed by Werner Janssen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guest in the House?
Guest in the House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).