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The Suspect (1944)

APPROVED 85 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   3 September 1945 (Sweden)
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In 1902 London, unhappily married Philip Marshall meets young Mary Gray, who is unemployed and depressed... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Siodmak

Writers:

Bertram Millhauser (screenplay), Arthur T. Horman (adaptation), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Charles Laughton, Ella Raines and Dean Harens
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Charles Laughton ...
Philip
Ella Raines ...
Mary
Dean Harens Dean Harens ...
John
Stanley Ridges Stanley Ridges ...
Inspector Huxley (as Stanley C. Ridges)
Henry Daniell Henry Daniell ...
Mr. Simmons
Rosalind Ivan Rosalind Ivan ...
Cora
Molly Lamont ...
Mrs. Simmons
Raymond Severn Raymond Severn ...
Merridew
Eve Amber Eve Amber ...
Sybil
Maude Eburne Maude Eburne ...
Mrs. Packer
Clifford Brooke Clifford Brooke ...
Mr. Packer
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Storyline

In 1902 London, unhappily married Philip Marshall meets young Mary Gray, who is unemployed and depressed. Their deepening friendship, though physically innocent, is discovered by Philip's wife who threatens him with exposure and scandal, driving him to kill her. Thereafter, fortune seems to smile on Philip Marshall; but does fate have a surprise in store? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Father Son Relationship | Divorce | Drug Overdose | Canada | Job Seeking  | See more »

Taglines:

His was a strange SECRET! Hers was a strange LOVE!

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Le suspect See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 9, 1945 with Charles Laughton, Ella Raines and Rosalind Ivan reprising their film roles. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Columbo: How to Dial a Murder (#7.4)" (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"Jingle Bells"
(1857) (uncredited)
Music by James Pierpont
Played in the score at Christmas See more »