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The Woman in the Window (1944) | Criteria

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The Woman in the Window

English • 1944 • 1h 39m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Thriller

Synopsis

A seductive woman gets an innocent professor mixed up in murder.

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Starring Joan Bennett
Position 6
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January 2023
Position 66
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Additions: December 2019
Position 58

Credits

Crew

DirectorFritz Lang

WriterNunnally Johnson

CinematographerMilton Krasner

ComposerHugo Friedhofer, Arthur Lange, Charles Maxwell, Earl B. Mounce

EditorMarjorie Fowler, Gene Fowler Jr.

ProducerNunnally Johnson

Cast

Edward G. Robinsonas Professor Richard Wanley

as Alice Reed

Raymond Masseyas Dist. Attorney Frank Lalor

Edmund Breonas Dr. Michael Barkstane

Dan Duryeaas Heidt / Tim, the Doorman

Thomas E. Jacksonas Inspector Jackson

Dorothy Petersonas Mrs. Wanley

Robert Blakeas Dickie Wanley

Arthur Loftas Claude Mazard / Frank Howard / Charlie the Hatcheck Man

Frank Dawsonas Collins, the Steward

Iris Adrianas Streetwalker (uncredited)

Brandon Beachas Man at Club (uncredited)

Paul Bradleyas Man at Club (uncredited)

Don Brodieas Onlooker at Gallery (uncredited)

Claire Carletonas Blonde (uncredited)

James Carlisleas Man at Club (uncredited)

Eddy Chandleras Police Driver (uncredited)

Freddie Chapmanas Boy with Mother (uncredited)

Tom Dillonas Police Officer Dillon (uncredited)

Alec Craigas Garage Man (uncredited)