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Still from The Woman in the Window — The Woman in the Window (1944) — Fritz LangPhotographed by Milton Krasner

Fritz Lang

The Woman in the Window

Name: The Woman in the Window
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1944
Duration: 99 min

English / 1944 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.71/5·20.7K ratings·4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorFritz Lang

WriterNunnally Johnson

Cinematographer

Milton Krasner

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

EditorMarjorie Fowler, Gene Fowler Jr.

ProducerNunnally Johnson

Cast

Edward G. Robinsonas Professor Richard Wanley

Joan Bennettas 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)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse1933

Both directed by Fritz Lang

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M1931Both directed by Fritz Lang

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