---
title: "Road House"
year: 1948
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/road-house-1948"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30624
imdb_id: "tt0040740"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 47
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Road House (1948) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/road-house-1948

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Road House" (1948).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Road House.
Year: 1948.
Release Date: 09/22/1948 (US).
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Romance, Film noir drama.
Director: Jean Negulesco.
Cinematography: Joseph LaShelle.
Cast: Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Celeste Holm, Richard Widmark.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Plot: A night club owner becomes infatuated with a torch singer and frames his best friend/manager for embezzlement when the chanteuse falls in love with him.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Negulesco
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ida Lupino** as *Lily Stevens*
- **Cornel Wilde** as *Pete Morgan*
- **Celeste Holm** as *Susie Smith*
- **Richard Widmark** as *Jefferson T. 'Jefty' Robbins*
- **O.Z. Whitehead** as *Arthur*
- **Robert Karnes** as *Mike*
- **George Beranger** as *Lefty*
- **Ian MacDonald** as *Police captain*
- **Grandon Rhodes** as *Judge*
- **Ray Teal** as *Policeman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Road House online?
Road House is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Road House worth watching?
Road House holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 47 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Road House and when was it released?
Road House is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1948. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Road House?
Road House was directed by Jean Negulesco.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Road House — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30624)
- [Road House (1948 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_House_(1948_film))
- [Road House (1948) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30624-road-house/cast)
- [Road House (1948) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040740/)
- [road house (1989 film) 뜻 - 한국어 뜻](https://ko.ichacha.net/english/)
- ['Road House' Writer Claims Amazon Used AI to Replicate Actors' Voices](https://variety.com/)

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