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The Window (1949)
Director: Ted Tetzlaff
Cast: Bobby Driscoll, Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart
Runtime73 min
RatingR
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An imaginative boy who frequently makes things up witnesses a murder, but can't get his parents or the police to believe him. The only people taking him seriously are the killers - who live upstairs, know that he saw what they did, and are out to permanently silence him.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Window, a 1949 thriller directed by Ted Tetzlaff, has been well-received by critics and is considered an underrated gem. The film follows an imaginative young boy who witnesses a murder but struggles to convince others, leading to a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game with the killers. While awards recognition is not noted, the film's IMDb rating of 7.6/10 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% suggest the film has found a strong audience following over the years.
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Directed by the accomplished cinematographer Ted Tetzlaff, The Window (1949) is a thrilling crime drama that showcases the talents of young actor Bobby Driscoll. With its taut pacing, stylish camerawork, and exploration of the struggles faced by a child who is not believed, this film offers a unique and captivating viewing experience for fans of classic cinema.
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The Window is a 1949 American black-and-white film noir, based on the short story "The Boy Cried Murder" by Cornell Woolrich, about a lying boy who witnesses a killing but is not believed. The film, a critical success that was shot on location in New York City, was produced by Frederic Ullman Jr. for $210,000 but earned much more, making it a box-office hit for RKO Pictures. The film was directed by Ted Tetzlaff, who worked as a cinematographer on over 100 films, including another successful suspense film, Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious (1946). For his performances in this film and in So Dear to My Heart, Bobby Driscoll was presented with a miniature Oscar statuette as the outstanding juvenile actor of 1949 at the 1950 Academy Awards ceremony.
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