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The House in the Square
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The House in the Square

1951-12-07 · 90 min · ★ 6.4

Romance · Science Fiction · Drama

Atomic scientist Peter Standish travels back in time to 1784, an era he has read about in his forefather's diaries. He falls in love with his forefather's cousin, Helen, but his contemporaries of 1784 are perplexed by his strange talk and the odd knowledge he possesses.

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Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerPeter Standish
Ann BlythAnn BlythHelen Pettigrew
Michael RennieMichael RennieRoger Forsyth
Dennis PriceDennis PriceTom Pettigrew
Beatrice CampbellBeatrice CampbellKate Pettigrew
Kathleen ByronKathleen ByronDuchess of Devonshire
Raymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyMr. Throstle
Irene BrowneIrene BrowneLady Anne Pettigrew

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