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The Woman in the House (1942)

Movie ★ 6.5 11 min

Drama

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.

Sammy Lee Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 9, 1942
Runtime
11 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0144016
Language

Themes

Cast

John Nesbitt John Nesbitt Narrator (voice) Ann Richards Ann Richards Catherine Starr Peter Cushing Peter Cushing Man Waking Up (archive footage) Mark Daniels Mark Daniels Minor Supporting Role (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Woman in the House about?
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.
Who directed The Woman in the House?
The Woman in the House was directed by Sammy Lee.
Who stars in The Woman in the House?
The Woman in the House stars John Nesbitt, Ann Richards, Peter Cushing, Mark Daniels.
When was The Woman in the House released?
The Woman in the House is a 1942 drama film.
Where can I watch The Woman in the House?
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