Question 1

Which real San Francisco restaurant served as the exterior of the house in the film?

Accepted Answer

Julius Castle, a restaurant with a castle-like exterior on Telegraph Hill, was used as the house exterior. Filmmakers built a mansion-like exterior around parts to hide elements like the restaurant sign.

Question 2

What real-life romance blossomed between two stars during filming?

Accepted Answer

Recently-widowed Richard Basehart and Valentina Cortese fell in love while making the film and were married within a year. He moved to Italy, giving up his Hollywood career, and they divorced in 1960.

Question 3

Who played the role of the real Karin Dernakova in the concentration camp?

Accepted Answer

Natasha Lytess played the role. She later became Marilyn Monroe's first on- and off-set drama coach, eventually replaced by Lee Strasberg and his wife Paula.

Question 4

What was the name of the grocery store where Tony worked, and how long was it open?

Accepted Answer

The grocery store was called Speedy's. It was open for 94 years, from 1914 to 2008, at 301 Union Street in San Francisco.

Question 5

Which actress was the subject of the portrait used as 'Aunt Sophie' in the film?

Accepted Answer

The portrait of 'Aunt Sophie' was a painting of actress Helena Benda.

The House on Telegraph Hill

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