The Red House is an American 1947 psychological thriller starring Edward G. Robinson. It is adapted from the novel The Red House by George Agnew Chamberlain, published in 1943 by Popular Library.<>.</>

Plot

Handicapped farmer Pete (Edward G. Robinson) and sister Ellen (Judith Anderson) have raised ward Meg (Allene Roberts) as their own on a reclusive farm. Now a teenager, Meg, convinces her friend Nath (Lon McCallister) to come help with chores on the farm. When Nath insists on using a shortcut home through the woods, Pete warns the young man of screams in the night and the terrors associated with the abandoned red house. Curious, Meg and Nath ignore his warnings and begin exploring and troubling secrets are revealed.

Cast

• Edward G. Robinson as Pete Morgan
• Lon McCallister as Nath Storm
• Judith Anderson as Ellen Morgan
• Rory Calhoun as Teller
• Allene Roberts as Meg
• Julie London as Tibby
• Ona Munson as Mrs. Storm
• Harry Shannon (actor) as Dr. Jonathan Byrne
• Arthur Space as The Sheriff
• Pat Flaherty (actor) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
• Walter Sande as Don Brent (uncredited)

Reception

=Critical response=

Critic Dave Sindelar gives the film a positive review: "It's not perfect; it's a little too long, so you end up figuring some of the final revelations before you should, and it gets a little repetitive at times, but the strong acting and some memorable images make it worth the investment."</>

See also

List of films in the public domain in the United States

=Notes=

=Additional erences=

Category:1947 films
Category:1940s drama films
Category:American films
Category:Black-and-white films
Category:English-language films
Category:Film noir
Category:Films based on American novels
Category:Films directed by Delmer Daves
Category:United Artists films
Category:Film scores by Miklós Rózsa