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The Shadow on the Window is a american film of genre Drama directed by William Asher released in USA on 6 march 1957 with Philip Carey

The Shadow on the Window (1957)

The Shadow on the Window
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Released in USA 6 march 1957
Length 1h16
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Thriller,    Crime
Rating60% 3.045553.045553.045553.045553.04555

The Shadow on the Window is a 1957 film directed by William Asher. It stars Philip Carey and Betty Garrett.

Synopsis

Upon seeing his mother Linda terrorized by three thugs, young Petey (Jerry Mathers) is traumatized and wanders off. Truck drivers find him and the boy is brought to police headquarters, where he is recognized as the son of detective Tony Atlas (Philip Carey).

Actors

Philip Carey

(Sgt. Tony Atlas)
Betty Garrett

(Linda Atlas)
John Drew Barrymore

(Jess Reber)
Corey Allen

(Gil Ramsey)
Eve McVeagh

(Bessie Warren (uncredited))
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