The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) Subtitles

Gordon Gebert, Valentina Cortese, Richard Basehart

The House on Telegraph Hill is a suspenseful film set in the aftermath of World War II. The story follows Victoria Kowelska, a Polish war refugee who assumes the identity of her friend, Karin, in order to escape a displaced persons camp and start a new life in America. Victoria arrives in San Francisco and is taken in by Karin's wealthy estranged husband, Alan Spender, who lives in a lavish mansion on Telegraph Hill. As she settles into her new life, Victoria becomes increasingly suspicious of Alan's behavior and begins to uncover dark secrets about both him and the house on Telegraph Hill. She learns that Karin died under mysterious circumstances and that Alan has a young son named Christopher, who stands to inherit a significant fortune. Victoria becomes determined to protect Christopher and unravel the truth behind Karin's death. As she delves deeper into the secrets of the house, Victoria finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and betrayal. With the help of a compassionate lawyer, Victoria fights to expose the truth and save Christopher from the sinister forces that threaten his life and inheritance. The House on Telegraph Hill is a gripping tale of suspense, intrigue, and the enduring power of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.