

The Light from the Second Story Window
1973, English. Directed by David Allen.
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Based on the autobiography of the same name, The Light from the Second Story Window recounts the story of a naïve young man who goes to Hollywood in search of “fame and fortune,” but winds up working as a two-bit hustler.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 August 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Allen
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The Light from the Second Story Window runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Which OTT platform is The Light from the Second Story Window on?
The Light from the Second Story Window isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1973. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light from the Second Story Window?
If you liked The Light from the Second Story Window, try Hands of Stone, Jungleland, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed The Light from the Second Story Window?
The Light from the Second Story Window (1973) was directed by David Allen and stars David Allen, Ray Todd, Rick Cassidy.