Movie

The Woman in the House

★ 6.5(5)194211m

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Good to know

Director: Sammy Lee
Release date: 1942-05-09
Runtime: 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Woman in the House

The Woman in the House is a 1942 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sammy Lee, starring John Nesbitt, Ann Richards and Peter Cushing. It has a runtime of 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Woman in the House in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This short looks at the illness anthropophobia, the fear of people. In 1901, young Catherine Starr, who lives in a small English coastal town, has an argument with her fiancé. He leaves her house, goes off to serve in the Boer War, and dies of malaria. Catherine blames herself for his death and fears others will also blame her. She does not leave her house for forty years. Groceries are delivered to the house, but no one sees who retrieves them. When the Nazis bomb her house in September 1941, she is forced to cope with the outside world.

Cast

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Ann Richards

Catherine Starr

Peter Cushing

Man Waking Up (archive footage)

Mark Daniels

Minor Supporting Role (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

fearreclusereclusivenessanthropophobia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Woman in the House in Canada?+

The Woman in the House is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Woman in the House on Netflix?+

The Woman in the House is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Woman in the House?+

The Woman in the House has a runtime of 11 minutes (11 minutes).

Who stars in The Woman in the House?+

The Woman in the House stars John Nesbitt, Ann Richards, Peter Cushing and Mark Daniels.

When did The Woman in the House come out?+

The Woman in the House is a 1942 movie directed by Sammy Lee.

What genre is The Woman in the House?+

The Woman in the House is Drama film.

Who directed The Woman in the House?+

The Woman in the House was directed by Sammy Lee.