Christopher — The House on Telegraph Hill Character Profile

About Christopher

Young son of the deceased Karin Dernakova, living with guardian Alan Spender and governess Margaret. He is the intended target of Alan's inheritance scheme but is ultimately kept safe while Karin and Marc escape the house.

Character Facts

Played by

Gordon Gebert

Appears in

The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Christopher — Alliance Protector — Major Marc Bennett (William Lundigan)

  External ally who steps in to safeguard the child.

• Christopher — Professional Governess — Margaret (Fay Baker)

  Long-term governess with deep caregiving responsibilities.

• Christopher — Family Guardian — Alan Spender (Richard Basehart)

  Legal guardian responsible for Chris's care and inheritance management.

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More characters from The House on Telegraph Hill

• Alan Spender (Richard Basehart)
• Victoria Kowelska (Valentina Cortese)
• Major Marc Bennett (William Lundigan)
• Margaret (Fay Baker)
• Dr. Burkhardt (Steven Geray)
• Mrs. Whitmore (Katherine Meskill)
• Mr. Whitmore (John Burton)
• Kei - Houseboy (Kei Thin Chung)
• Joseph C. Callahan (Herbert Butterfield)
• Tony, the Grocer (Mario Siletti)
• Restaurant Guest (uncredited) (Steve Carruthers)
• Chinese Cook (uncredited) (Spencer Chan)