The Red House / Scarlet Street

Suspenseful Edward G. Robinson twin bill features "The Red House," a chilling tale of suspense in which he plays Pete Morgan, a handicapped farmer who lives a reclusive lifestyle with his sister (Judith Anderson) and their ward, Meg (Allene Roberts). Morgan has given Meg strict orders not to visit a mysterious red house located nearby, but when she and a farmhand (Lon McCallister) ignore his wishes, troubling secrets are revealed. Delmer Daves ("Jubal") directs. Also, "Scarlet Street" stars Robinson and Joan Bennett in director Fritz Lang's compelling tale of a lonely, middle-aged bank cashier whose life is tragically changed when he becomes involved with a predatory seductress. 3 1/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; newsreel footage.