Public Domain Movies | The Red House
The story revolves around Pete Morgan (Edward G. Robinson), a reclusive farmer who lives in a remote house with his sister Ellen (Judith Anderson) and his adopted daughter Meg (Allene Roberts). The Morgan family is known for their mysterious and secretive ways, and the nearby community speculates about the reasons behind their isolation.
Meg, curious about the Red House deep in the woods on their property, is warned by Pete not to go there. However, as she becomes romantically involved with Nath (Lon McCallister), a local boy, she grows more intrigued by the secrets surrounding her family and the red house.
As Meg and Nath explore the mysteries of the Morgan family and the red house, long-buried secrets come to light. The film delves into themes of guilt, trauma, and the impact of the past on the present. The red house itself becomes a symbol of the hidden truths that threaten to unravel the stability of the Morgan family (1947).
Director: Delmer Daves
Stars: Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister, Judith Anderson
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