The Shadow on the Window
“your eyes will open wide... at the terrifying things that happen in that room!”
Synopsis
Three delinquents murder a prosperous farmer at an isolated farm house. One witness to the crime - the dead man's secretary - is then taken hostage. The other witness - her young son - is thrown into state of shock. Can he recover soon enough to help the police - and his father - rescue his mother before it's too late?
Top Cast
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Philip Carey
Sgt. Tony Atlas
Betty Garrett
Linda Atlas
John Drew Barrymore
Jess Reber
Corey Allen
Gil Ramsey
Gerald Sarracini
Joey Gomez
Jerry Mathers
Petey Atlas
Sam Gilman
Sgt. Paul Denke
Rusty Lane
Capt. McQuade
Ainslie Pryor
Dr. Hodges
Paul Picerni
Bigelow
William Leslie
Stuart
Doreen Woodbury
Molly
Ellie Kent
Girl
Dave Barry
Miller (uncredited)
Nesdon Booth
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Bartender (uncredited)
Don Carlos
Felipe (uncredited)
Thom Carney
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Townsend, David P. Harmon
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Shadow on the Window
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Asher
Leo Townsend, David P. Harmon, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
George Duning
Frank G. Carson
William A. Lyon
Jonie Taps
Department Leadership Roster
William Asher
Director
Jonie Taps
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Frank G. Carson
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Leo Townsend
Screenplay
David P. Harmon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow on the Window
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow on the Window about?
Three delinquents murder a prosperous farmer at an isolated farm house. One witness to the crime - the dead man's secretary - is then taken hostage. The other witness - her young son - is thrown into state of shock. Can he recover soon enough to help the police - and his father - rescue his mother before it's too late?
Who directed The Shadow on the Window?
The Shadow on the Window was directed by William Asher.
Who stars in The Shadow on the Window?
The principal cast of The Shadow on the Window includes Philip Carey, Betty Garrett, John Drew Barrymore, Corey Allen, Gerald Sarracini.
When was The Shadow on the Window released and how long is it?
The Shadow on the Window was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow on the Window?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow on the Window was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shadow on the Window?
The Shadow on the Window holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).