The House Across the Street is a 1949 American comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Russell S.

[2] The film stars Wayne Morris, Janis Paige, Bruce Bennett, Alan Hale, Sr., James Mitchell and Barbara Bates.

[3][4] The story on which the screenplay was based, written by Roy Chanslor, was originally made as the movie Hi Nellie in 1936.

With the help of his girlfriend Kit Williams (Janis Paige), the previous advice columnist, Joslin manages to secure the cooperation of Marty Bremer (James Mitchell) and the conviction of crime boss Matthew Keever (Bruce Bennett).

At the end, Joslin, reinstated as editor, offers Kit her old job back, but she accepts his marriage proposal instead.