
Doss House
Synopsis
An escaped convict is on the loose, and the police are searching all the doss-houses in the hopes of finding him there. A young journalist is sent by his editor to assist in the search with the aim of reporting on any interesting stories he may find among those seeking shelter that night in the local doss-house, and is eager to help with the arrest. Among the characters they encounter are a man who claims to have got away with murder, and an alcoholic former concert pianist.
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- Director
- John Baxter
- Original Title
- Doss House
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
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What is Doss House about?
An escaped convict is on the loose, and the police are searching all the doss-houses in the hopes of finding him there. A young journalist is sent by his editor to assist in the search with the aim of reporting on any interesting stories he may find among those seeking shelter that night in the local doss-house, and is eager to help with the arrest. Among the characters they encounter are a man who claims to have got away with murder, and an alcoholic former concert pianist.
Who directed Doss House?
Doss House was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in Doss House?
The principal cast of Doss House includes Frank Cellier, Arnold Bell, Herbert Franklyn, Mark Daly, Edgar Driver.
When was Doss House released and how long is it?
Doss House was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 53m.
