The House on 56th Street (1933)

In the throes of World War I, Peggy Martin, a captivating showgirl entwined with the wealthy London Fiske, finds true love in the arms of the dashing Monte Van Tyle. Their happiness blooms in the enigmatic house on 56th street, where they welcome a daughter, Eleanor. But fate deals a cruel hand when Monte is claimed by the war, leaving Peggy alone in their nest of dreams. In her loneliness, she is cornered by the desperate Fiske who threatens suicide unless she returns to him. In a tragic turn, his pleas end in an accidental gunshot, leaving Fiske dead and Peggy wrongfully convicted of murder. Eleanor is left to believe that her mother is gone forever. Two decades pass before Peggy, now an ex-convict, crosses paths with Bill Blaine, a charismatic gambler. Their lives become entwined with the haunted house on 56th street, now a thriving gambling den in the grasp of powerful politician, Bonelli. As Peggy and Bill navigate their new lives within the house's shadowed corners, Eleanor, transformed into a compulsive gambler, reappears. A tense confrontation with Bill over her mounting debts spirals out of control, culminating in his death at Eleanor's hands. Stepping into the maelstrom, Peggy sacrifices herself, claiming responsibility for the crime. Bonelli, convinced of Peggy’s innocence, offers his aid, but at a price – she must remain forever bound to the haunting house on 56th street.

The House on 56th Street is a drama movie featuring Frank McHugh.

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