House on 92nd Street
 
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On Location in 1945 NYC: The House on 92nd Street

byGeorge_Chabot Mar 17, 2009
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Pros Interesting historical look at technology and 1940s NYC
Cons Stereotypical characters, Eythe is a weak lead
Recommended it? Yes

The House on 92nd Street (1945)

This is a well made semi-documentary about the FBI's surveillance of enemy agents in the years leading up to WWII and the early war years.  Based on true events, the movie is released by Fox as part of its Fox Film Noir collection.  As in most of their... Read full review »

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The House on 92nd Street: 10Sep45, Fox Film Noir #07, Espionage+Shadows=Noir?

byASourdough4 Dec 15, 2008
37 Helpfuls 38 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Dramatic portrayal of the FBI role in baffling German Intelligence (GESTAPO) efforts.
Cons Mostly Political Propaganda. Ignores German Emigres role in the U.S.A. Manhattan Project.
Recommended it? Yes

Or: How John Edgar Hoover whipped the German State Police with only 400 FBI Agents.
 
Historical Narrative, 88 minutes, Black & White, 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio

This movie is a Documentary, with little plot to get in the way, about how the FBI beat up on the Gestapo; which organization... Read full review »

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The House on 92nd Street (1945)

byBrianKoller Apr 3, 2001
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros direction, authentic locations, good supporting cast, entertaining action
Cons German agents are stereotyped, male lead is flat, has 'law enforcement' bias
Recommended it? Yes

Released shortly after the end of World War II, The House on 92nd Street was made by Twentieth Century Fox with the full cooperation of the FBI. J. Edgar Hoover appears during the introduction, and many agents appear as extras. (But not all bit players are FBI. Look fast for E.G. Marshall as a spy... Read full review »

Stephen_Murray
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A Fox propaganda movie for the FBI dating from 1945

byStephen_Murray Apr 15, 2010
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Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Another Faux Noir, "The House on 92nd Street" (1945, directed by Henry Hathaway [The Dark Corner, Kiss of Death], 3.3 stars) is a tight spy drama (urban but mostly daylit) made as propaganda for the efficiency of the FBI and its leader, J. Edgar Hoover who is shown early on and whose orders are... Read full review »

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