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The House on Telegraph Hill

NR19511h 33mRobert Wise
IMDb 6.9

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"Shame is the mistress of this house and betrayal its master!"

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.

ThrillerDramaMystery
San Francisco, CaliforniaFilm NoirOld HouseAssumed IdentityPost World War IiGovernessIdentity SwapConcentration Camp SurvivorJewish RefugeeMurder Plot

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What is The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) about?

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.

Who stars in The House on Telegraph Hill?

The House on Telegraph Hill stars Richard Basehart (Alan Spender), Valentina Cortese (Victoria Kowelska), William Lundigan (Major Marc Bennett), Fay Baker (Margaret), Gordon Gebert (Christopher). The film was directed by Robert Wise.

How long is The House on Telegraph Hill?

The House on Telegraph Hill has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is The House on Telegraph Hill worth watching?

The House on Telegraph Hill holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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