Still from The House on Telegraph Hill — The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) — Robert WisePhotographed by Lucien Ballard

Robert Wise

The House on Telegraph Hill

Name: The House on Telegraph Hill
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1951
Duration: 93 min

English / 1951 / 1h 33m

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Drama Mystery Thriller

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Synopsis

Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Wise

WriterElick Moll, Frank Partos

CinematographerLucien Ballard

ComposerSol Kaplan

EditorNick DeMaggio

ProducerRobert Bassler

Cast

Richard Basehartas Alan Spender

Valentina Corteseas Victoria Kowelska

William Lundiganas Major Marc Bennett

Fay Bakeras Margaret

Gordon Gebertas Christopher

Steven Gerayas Dr. Burkhardt

Herbert Butterfieldas Joseph C. Callahan

Kei Thin Chungas Kei - Houseboy

John Burtonas Mr. Whitmore

Katherine Meskillas Mrs. Whitmore

Mario Silettias Tony, the Grocer

Charles Wagenheimas Man At Accident

David Clarkeas Mechanic

Tamara Scheeas Maria

Natasha Lytessas Karin Dernakova

Ashmead Scottas Inspector Hardy

Tom McDonoughas Farrell

Mari Youngas Chinese Singer

Steve Carruthersas Restaurant Guest (uncredited)

Harry Carteras Detective Ellis (uncredited)