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The House Across the Street (1949)

"The story of a redheaded shill!"

4.019491h 9mEN
ComedyDramaCrime

Directed by Richard L. Bare

Rating

4.0/10

Runtime

1h 9m

Language

EN

Release

September 10, 1949

Director

Richard L. Bare

Overview

Dave Joslin, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, is demoted and moved to the Miss Lonely Hearts column-writing department by the newspaper's publisher, J. B. Grennell, because Joslin refuses to desist in printing stories linking a gangster, Matthew Keever, to a murder. But Joslin, aided by ...

Cast

Wayne Morris

Wayne Morris

Dave Joslin

Janis Paige

Janis Paige

Kit Williams

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

Matthew J. Keever

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

J.B. Grennell

James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Marty Bremer

Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates

Beth Roberts

James Holden

James Holden

Carl Schrader

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Jury Foreman (uncredited)

George Chandler

George Chandler

Carl's Boss (uncredited)

Alex Gerry

Alex Gerry

Lawyer Markley (uncredited)

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Boy (uncredited)

Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy

Narrator (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The House Across the Street (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Dave Joslin, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, is demoted and moved to the Miss Lonely Hearts column-writing department by the newspaper's publisher, J. B. Grennell, because Joslin refuses to desist in printing stories linking a gangster, Matthew Keever, to a murder. But Joslin, aided by Kit Williams, a newspaper woman with whom he is in love, investigate the murder case on their own time.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The House Across the Street. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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