The Face at the Window

The Face at the Window (1919)

The victims of a killer are distracted by a hideous face peering through the window.

Date of release
1919-01-01
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (1)
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Director
Charles Villiers

Casting

Interesting facts

The Face at the Window is a 1919 Australian silent film about a master criminal and serial killer sought by the police. It was based on the popular 1897 play that opened to positive reviews and remained a stage hit for three decades. The play's success led to its being adapted several times as a film, this Australian production being the first. It was later remade three times in England: a 1920 film directed by Wilfred Noy, a 1932 film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and the 1939 Tod Slaughter production, which is considered the best.

Production

The movie was one of several based on the popular 1897 stage play. It was shot in the Rushcutters Bay study in March and April 1918. Censors requested the deletion of a scene where a policeman is stabbed by Le Loup.

It was the film debut of popular stage actor Agnes Dobson. She later reprised the role on stage.

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