The House in the Square (1951): Cast
The House in the Square is a 1951 romantic drama directed by Roy Ward Baker, starring Tyrone Power as Peter Standish, Ann Blyth and Raymond Huntley. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The House in the Square About?
The premise of The House in the Square without spoilers.
Atomic physicist Peter Standish is thrust from the modern world into 1784 after following clues in his ancestor’s diaries. Struggling to adapt, he encounters his forefather’s cousin, Helen, and the two fall in love. His futuristic ideas and language bewilder the 18th‑century locals. The story revisits the premise of the 1933 film Berkeley Square.
The House in the Square Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time travel
- scientist
- american
- fiance fiancee relationship
- 1780s
- love
- young
- past
- year 1784
- progress
- physicist
- laboratory
+38 more Show fewer
- thunderstorm
- remake
- radioactivity
- nuclear physicist
- mime
- magistrate
- inventor
- headache
- geiger counter
- gambling house
- experiment
- dual role
- diary
- bare knuckle boxing
- atomic research
- artist
- widow
- vaccination
- tombstone
- steam engine
- smallpox
- sister sister relationship
- prediction
- portrait
- portrait sitting
- portrait painting
- portrait artist
- poor family
- penniless
- painter
- nuclear physics
- misery
- kiss
- jealousy
- involuntary commitment
- insane asylum
- graveyard
- future
The House in the Square Cast & Characters
Tyrone Power leads the cast as Peter Standish, with Ann Blyth as Helen Pettigrew and Raymond Huntley as Mr. Throstle. Directed by Roy Ward Baker; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roy Ward Baker
- Tyrone Power as Peter Standish
- Ann Blyth as Helen Pettigrew
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Raymond Huntley as Mr. Throstle -
Kathleen Byron as Duchess of Devonshire
Also Starring in The House in the Square
· 4 more- Dennis Price Tom Pettigrew
- Michael Rennie Roger Forsyth
- Irene Browne Lady Anne Pettigrew
- Beatrice Campbell Kate Pettigrew
More from Roy Ward Baker
More films directed by Roy Ward Baker, best-rated first: The One That Got Away, The Vampire Lovers, The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Don't Bother to Knock.
Cars in The House in the Square
9 cars on screen, including the 1946 Triumph 1800 Roadster and the 1948 Fordson 5cwt Van.
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1946 Triumph 1800 Roadster Minor role -
1948 Fordson 5cwt Van Background role -
1949 Hillman Minx Phase III Convertible Background role -
1949 Morris Oxford Background role
The House in the Square Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “I'll Never Forget You” and “Le grand choc”.
- Also known as
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- I'll Never Forget You
- Le grand choc
- La grande passione
- Die große Leidenschaft
- Hombre de dos mundos
- Дом на площади
- 万古留情
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Movies Like The House in the Square
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Berkeley Square, Washington Square and The Time Capsule.
The House in the Square FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The House in the Square, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The House in the Square?
The House in the Square runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The House in the Square released?
The House in the Square was released on December 7, 1951.
Who directed The House in the Square?
The House in the Square was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
More films by Roy Ward Baker Who is in the cast of The House in the Square?
The House in the Square stars Tyrone Power as Peter Standish, Ann Blyth as Helen Pettigrew and Raymond Huntley as Mr. Throstle, among 8 credited actors.
Does The House in the Square have a post-credit scene?
No. The House in the Square has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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