The Shadow on the Window

"your eyes will open wide... at the terrifying things that happen in that room!"

Mar 6 1957 Approved 1h 16m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Three delinquents murder a prosperous farmer at an isolated farm house. One witness to the crime - the dead man's secretary - is then taken hostage. The other witness - her young son - is thrown into state of shock. Can he recover soon enough to help the police - and his father - rescue his mother before it's too late?

Plot

Three teenagers, led by psychopathic Jess Reber, break into an isolated farmhouse and murder its prosperous owner whose secretary, Linda Atlas, witnesses the crime. The three thugs decide to hold her hostage. Detective Tony Atlas, perplexed by the sudden disappearance of Betty, his estranged wife, tries desperately to locate her.

Written by

Leo Townsend, David P. Harmon, John Hawkins

Directed by

William Asher

Cast

Philip Carey, Betty Garrett, John Drew Barrymore

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
706
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA