Suspicion (1941)

A shy young English woman marries a charming gentleman, then begins to suspect him of trying to kill her.

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writers:

Samson Raphaelson (screen play), Joan Harrison (screen play),

Stars:

Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Cary Grant	...	Johnnie
Joan Fontaine	...	Lina
Cedric Hardwicke	...	General McLaidlaw (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Nigel Bruce	...	Beaky
Dame May Whitty	...	Mrs. McLaidlaw
Isabel Jeans	...	Mrs. Newsham
Heather Angel	...	Ethel
Auriol Lee	...	Isobel Sedbusk
Reginald Sheffield	...	Reggie Wetherby
Leo G. Carroll	...	Captain Melbeck

Storyline

Johnny Aysgarth is a handsome gambler who seems to live by borrowing money from friends. He meets shy Lina McLaidlaw on a train whilst trying to travel in a first class carriage with a third class ticket. He begins to court Lina and before long they are married. It is only after the honeymoon that she discovers his true character and she starts to become suspicious when Johnny's friend and business partner, Beaky is killed mysteriously.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | love | money | honeymoon | train | 

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Taglines:

Each time they kissed... there was the thrill of love... the threat of murder!

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 November 1941 (USA)

Also Known As:

Before the Fact

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 4, 1943 with Joan Fontaine and Nigel Bruce reprising their film roles.

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Goofs

While playing "Anagrams" and Lina changes the letters MUDDER to MURDER she slides the D above the word and slides the R in it's place. The D is the only up turned tile directly above the word MURDER. After the camera switches to a close up of Lina and back the the tiles there are now and H and F up turned and 2 face down tiles next to them that weren't there seconds ago.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Johnnie Aysgarth: Oh, I beg your pardon. Was that your leg? I had no idea we were going into a tunnel. I thought the compartment was empty.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971)

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Soundtracks

"Frühlingsstimmen, op. 410 (Voices of Spring)"
(1882) (uncredited)
Written by Johann Strauß

User Reviews

Another Strong Film From The Master of Suspense.

The strangest of coincidences haunt newly-wed Joan Fontaine (Oscar-winning) in this sleight of hand from Alfred Hitchcock. She starts to believe that husband Cary Grant may be too good to be true. It appears that he may be a heartless murderer who may be targeting her as his next victim. Hitchcock, the undisputed master of suspense, does not let the audience off easy here. The film's twists and turns will keep you glued until the stunning final act. Not without flaws, but still another winner from Hitchcock. 4.5 out of 5 stars.