The House in the Square
“In all of time it's never happened before ... of all the lovers since the world began it's only happened to us !”
Synopsis
Atomic scientist Peter Standish travels back in time to 1784, an era he has read about in his forefather's diaries. He falls in love with his forefather's cousin, Helen, but his contemporaries of 1784 are perplexed by his strange talk and the odd knowledge he possesses.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry James, Ranald MacDougall, John L. Balderston
- Original Title
- The House in the Square
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Henry James, Ranald MacDougall, John L. Balderston
Georges Périnal
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Ranald MacDougall
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House in the Square
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What is The House in the Square about?
Atomic scientist Peter Standish travels back in time to 1784, an era he has read about in his forefather's diaries. He falls in love with his forefather's cousin, Helen, but his contemporaries of 1784 are perplexed by his strange talk and the odd knowledge he possesses.
Who directed The House in the Square?
The House in the Square was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in The House in the Square?
The principal cast of The House in the Square includes Tyrone Power, Ann Blyth, Michael Rennie, Dennis Price, Beatrice Campbell.
When was The House in the Square released and how long is it?
The House in the Square was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The House in the Square based on a book or true story?
The House in the Square is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House in the Square?
The House in the Square holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).