The Window is a 1949 black-and-white suspense film based on the short story "The Boy Who Cried Murder" by Cornell Woolrich. The film, which was a critical success, 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 for over 100 films, including another successful suspense film, Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious (1946).
Two men. One room. And the window to healing.
The Window is the story of a young woman who has retreated from the world to observe life from the window of her apartment. Through this window, she sees a young man who slowly breaks down her defenses. Only after she has fallen in love, does she discover he is using her for a more sinister purpose. Written by Anonymous
New to the city, Lily's only real contact with people is through her low paid waitress job. That is until she becomes involved in a voyeuristic ritual with her handsome neighbor. But the man on the other side of the window is far more sinister than he first appears. And when she sees too much, Lily finds herself in terrible danger. Written by Clea Frost
Louis Gosset Jr. stars as Ralph, an ailing veteran, once a commanding officer, now stuck in a hospital room and will do anything to get the bed by the window even though Gene, the dying man next to the window, tries to tell him there's nothing to see. Written by anonymous
At the age of 9, Tommy Woodry has a reputation for telling tall tales -- the latest one being that his family is moving from Manhattan to a ranch out west. When the landlord interrupts the Woodrys at dinner to show their about to be vacated apartment, the Woodrys tell Tommy enough is enough. Then that hot summer night Tommy decides to sleep on the fire escape -- outside the Kellerton's apartment, since it is a story higher and gets more breeze. Tommy sees the Kellertons kill a man. Tommy's parents and the police won't believe his story. But the Kellertons want to silence him. Written by Dale O'Connor
