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The House in the Square

  • 1951
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.1K
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The House in the Square (1951)
DramaFantasyRomanceSci-Fi

A scientist obsessed with the past transports himself back in time to 18th-century London, where he falls in love with a beautiful young woman.A scientist obsessed with the past transports himself back in time to 18th-century London, where he falls in love with a beautiful young woman.A scientist obsessed with the past transports himself back in time to 18th-century London, where he falls in love with a beautiful young woman.

  • Director
    • Roy Ward Baker
  • Writers
    • John L. Balderston
    • Henry James
    • Ranald MacDougall
  • Stars
    • Tyrone Power
    • Ann Blyth
    • Michael Rennie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roy Ward Baker
    • Writers
      • John L. Balderston
      • Henry James
      • Ranald MacDougall
    • Stars
      • Tyrone Power
      • Ann Blyth
      • Michael Rennie
    • 51User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power
    • Peter Standish
    Ann Blyth
    Ann Blyth
    • Helen Pettigrew…
    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • Roger Forsyth
    Dennis Price
    Dennis Price
    • Tom Pettigrew
    Beatrice Campbell
    Beatrice Campbell
    • Kate Pettigrew
    Kathleen Byron
    Kathleen Byron
    • Duchess of Devonshire
    Raymond Huntley
    Raymond Huntley
    • Mr. Throstle
    Irene Browne
    Irene Browne
    • Lady Anne Pettigrew
    Ronald Adam
    Ronald Adam
    • Dr. Ronson
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Atkins
    • Dr. Samuel Johnson
    • (uncredited)
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • Sir William, the Physician
    • (uncredited)
    Hamlyn Benson
    • Bow Street magistrate
    • (uncredited)
    Katie Boyle
    Katie Boyle
    • Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Carrickford
    • Bow Street Runner
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Clegg
    • Mendoza
    • (uncredited)
    Jill Clifford
    • Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Denton
    • Loonies' Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Drury
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roy Ward Baker
    • Writers
      • John L. Balderston
      • Henry James
      • Ranald MacDougall
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews51

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    dejawho222

    Fresh and entertaining after twenty years.

    I saw this movie "I'll Never Forget You", about 20 year ago and it was very entertaining. The story was very fresh ,in the sense that it was not a retread as we are all use to now a days. I would go as far as to say, it's one of the best fantasy / dramas of 20th century film making. Tyrone Power and Ann Blight performances make us believe their characters. The fantasy and drama of this film really comes through. I ,for one, would like to see it re-released on DVD, so young people could get a chance to see it. You know, the violence, we call movie making now days, is not conducive to entertainment or brain power. This movie is entertaining and leaves room for thought.
    8silverscreen888

    Well-Acted; a Film of Great and Disturbing Power; B/W Classic

    This is a powerful and disturbing film. Its fantasy-for-the-sake-of-idea storyline sends a man back in time to the days of Samuel Johnson, Boswell, and the England of the bygone era. The time traveling scientist is played most ably by Tyrone Power. He falls in love back in time, runs afoul of those who wonder how he can know the future, and is compelled to return to his own era. This film was adapted from John Balderston's eerie play "Berkeley Square" by Ranald Macdougall. The director of this beautiful; B/W dramatic gem was Roy Baker. In the cast along with Power were Ann Blyth, Michael Rennie, Kathleen Byron, Beatrice Capmbell, Irene Browne, Raymond Huntley, Felix Aylmer, Ronald Adam, Robert Atkins, Alex McCrindle, Ronald Simpson and many more. Whenever the time traveler makes an error in tenses, the 18th Century denizens grow afraid of him, wondering if he is a witch or a madman. But he is able to see and converse with Sir Joshua Reynolds, Samuel Johnson, Boswell and others; and the time traveler returns home to an even stranger ending than he had imagined--or that the viewers could have guessed. The film boasts very fine music by William Alwyn, wonderful costumes by Margaret Furse and art direction by C.P. Norman that is a delight to behold. This is a powerful production, unforgettable, and a bit unusual until one gets used to it. The B/W sets look densely photographed and very convincing; for some reason, the feature hard-to-find in this country but not to be missed if you get the opportunity. Also known as "The House On the Square".
    10snowmaxbear

    One of the best Tyrone Powers movies, not forgotten I hope

    This was one of the best 'love story' movies that I remember when I was a teen. I haven't seen this movie also in about 40 plus years. I hope somewhere that a copy was saved and released as a DVD. I think it was one of Tyrone Powers great love stories and the cast was excellent to match. I have wanted to see this movie so many times and looked in so many places to try and find a way to either see it again or obtain some sort of copy. I'd like to think that before I drop dead I would like to be able to see this movie one last time. I hope again that it hasn't been lost forever. The movie has already been described by others at IMDb. I wish more movies were made like this one and we had more actors like the ones in this movie. I remember seeing it on a black and white TV and being brought to tears after watching it on the Late show in NYC. One thing I remember about this movie was the strong love between Ann Blyth and Tyrone Power and how one could actually die of heart break.
    jeffhill1

    Haunting and Memorable

    I haven't forgotten this movie even though haven't seen it in

    almost 40 years. Tyrone Power plays a man unhappy with his own era in

    human time while being almost obsessed with 18th century England.

    Somehow, he knows that, due to a lightning bolt or something, he is

    going to trade places with a man from the 18th century. And he is

    delighted at the prospect of being transported to the era of charm,

    grace, and sophistication and exchange wisdoms and witticisms with such

    greats as Ben Johnson in a London coffee house. When the time switch

    happens, he discovers that the times weren't what they were cracked up

    to be. The streets are foul. The coffee shop conversationalists are

    pompous and depressingly ignorant of certain fundamentals (to a 20th

    century man) of science, geography, and even philosophical essentials

    of the dignity of mankind. And instead of himself being received as a

    man blessed with advance scientific knowledge, he is perceived to be

    both an agent of Satan and insane. Meanwhile, of course, he meets the alter ego of the woman he knew in

    the 20th century and a tender, haunting love story envelops the viewer.
    marglyns

    Memorable!

    I first saw this movie as a child and loved it. In the mid 60's the movie was shown on The Late Show, and unfortunately I was able to watch only part of it. I have looked for it since, but over time had forgotten the movie's name. I remembered only the plot and the stars. I came across a Tyrone Power website recently which led me to this website where my memory was refreshed and my appetite whetted. I find, however, that this movie is not available for purchase. Shame, Shame!! I would love to see it again, in its entirety.

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    • Trivia
      Like its better known predecessor, Berkeley Square (1933), this film was tied up in rights entanglements that prevented it from being shown on cable (Fox Movie Channel would be the place to see it), or released commercially on DVD. It was finally released on July 29, 2008, as part of Fox's "Tyrone Power Matinee Idol" DVD collection.
    • Goofs
      At about 1:05:30 into the DVD (Tyrone Power Matinee Idol Collection, Disk 5), Peter Standish says to Helen "When I kissed Kate ..." -- but he hasn't yet kissed Kate in the movie. In fact, his relationship with Kate has been rather frosty, except for their opening meeting -- and even then they did not kiss. So he has has nothing to explain to Helen. Perhaps there was originally a scene where Peter and Kate kissed to solidify their engagement, and that scene was cut from the final film. In any case, the absence of any such scene creates an apparent continuity blunder.
    • Quotes

      Tom Pettigrew: There's one habit of his which will never become the fashion. Every morning two serving maids have to carry buckets of water up flights of stairs for him to wash himself.

      Mr. Throstle: He washes himself? All over?

      Tom Pettigrew: Every morning!

      Mr. Throstle: [incredulous] All over, every morning!

    • Connections
      Featured in Tyrone Power: Prince of Fox (2008)

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    • Release date
      • October 1951 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I'll Never Forget You
    • Filming locations
      • Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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