The House on Telegraph Hill
1951, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The House on Telegraph Hill
The House on Telegraph Hill isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Richard BasehartAlan Spender
- Valentina CorteseVictoria Kowelska
- William LundiganMajor Marc Bennett
- Fay BakerMargaret
- Gordon GebertChristopher
- Steven GerayDr. Burkhardt
- Herbert ButterfieldJoseph C. Callahan
- Kei Thin ChungKei - Houseboy
- John BurtonMr. Whitmore
- Katherine MeskillMrs. Whitmore
- Mario SilettiTony, the Grocer
- Charles WagenheimMan At Accident
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Elick Moll, Frank Partos
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The House on Telegraph Hill: quick answers
Is The House on Telegraph Hill worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House on Telegraph Hill?
The House on Telegraph Hill runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The House on Telegraph Hill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The House on Telegraph Hill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The House on Telegraph Hill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The House on Telegraph Hill is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The House on Telegraph Hill on?
The House on Telegraph Hill isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House on Telegraph Hill?
If you liked The House on Telegraph Hill, try Remember, The Naked City, The Caveman's Valentine.
Who directed The House on Telegraph Hill?
The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Richard Basehart, Valentina Cortese, William Lundigan.