The Suspect (1944)
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- Passed
- 1h 25min
- Drama, Film-Noir
- May 1945 (UK)
- Movie
An unhappily married man begins a flirtation with a younger woman. When his wife threatens to ruin her, he decides to take action.
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| Charles Laughton | ... |
Philip Marshall
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| Ella Raines | ... |
Mary Gray
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| Dean Harens | ... |
John Marshall
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| Stanley Ridges | ... |
Inspector Huxley
(as Stanley C. Ridges)
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| Henry Daniell | ... |
Mr. Simmons
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| Rosalind Ivan | ... |
Cora Marshall
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| Molly Lamont | ... |
Mrs. Simmons
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| Raymond Severn | ... |
Merridew
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Eve Amber | ... |
Sybil
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| Maude Eburne | ... |
Mrs. Packer
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| Clifford Brooke | ... |
Mr. Packer
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| Ernie Adams | ... |
Cabbie (uncredited)
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Eve Ashley | ... |
Background Woman (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Aubrey | ... |
Pogson (uncredited)
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Walter Bacon | ... |
Commuter (uncredited)
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| John Berkes | ... |
Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
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| Lillian Bronson | ... |
Miss Crevy (uncredited)
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Nina Campana | ... |
Cashier at Luigi's (uncredited)
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| Tommy Cook | ... |
Child Violinist (uncredited)
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| Frank Dawson | ... |
Jarvis (uncredited)
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| Elspeth Dudgeon | ... |
Pauline Barlow (uncredited)
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Keith Ferguson | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Helena Grant | ... |
Miss Pomfret (uncredited)
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Barbara Gray | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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| Gerald Hamer | ... |
Griswold (uncredited)
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| Grayce Hampton | ... |
Margaret (uncredited)
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Keith Hitchcock | ... |
William Crummit (uncredited)
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| Olaf Hytten | ... |
Mr. Jevne (uncredited)
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Charles Knight | ... |
Mr. Chadwick (uncredited)
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Sidney Lawford | ... |
Lord Eldon (uncredited)
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| Vera Lewis | ... |
Hannah Barlow (uncredited)
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Kate MacKenna | ... |
Mrs. Jevne (uncredited)
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Charles McNaughton | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Richard Neill | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Edgar Norton | ... |
Mr. Frazer (uncredited)
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Hilda Plowright | ... |
Mrs. Margett (uncredited)
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| Rebel Randall | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Sheila Roberts | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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John Rogers | ... |
Mr. Margett (uncredited)
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Tony Santoro | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Sally Shepherd | ... |
Mrs. Brown (uncredited)
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Cecil Weston | ... |
Mrs. Chadwick (uncredited)
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Katherine Yorke | ... |
Mary (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Siodmak | ||
Written by
| Bertram Millhauser | ... | (screenplay) |
| Arthur T. Horman | ... | (adaptation) |
| James Ronald | ... | (from a novel by) |
Produced by
| Islin Auster | ... | producer |
| Howard Benedict | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Frank Skinner | ... | (musical score) |
Cinematography by
| Paul Ivano | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Arthur Hilton | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| John B. Goodman | ||
| Martin Obzina | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Edward R. Robinson | ... | (as E.R. Robinson) |
Costume Design by
| Vera West | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Tummel | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Bernard B. Brown | ... | director of sound |
| Charles Carroll | ... | technician |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William Dodds | ... | second camera (uncredited) |
| Frank Heisler | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert Laylo | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Frank Skinner | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| Clelia Bernacchi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Molly Lamont (uncredited) |
| Mario Besesti | ... | italian voice dubbing: Charles Laughton (uncredited) |
| Rosetta Calavetta | ... | italian voice dubbing: Ella Raines (uncredited) |
| Georges Chamarat | ... | french voice dubbing: Charles Laughton (uncredited) |
| Mario Corte | ... | italian voice dubbing: Clifford Brooke (uncredited) |
| Harry B. Friedman | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Roberto Gicca | ... | italian voice dubbing: Dean Harens (uncredited) |
| Germaine Kerjean | ... | french voice dubbing: Rosalind Ivan (uncredited) |
| Amilcare Pettinelli | ... | italian voice dubbing: Stanley Ridges (uncredited) |
| Thérèse Rigaud | ... | french voice dubbing: Ella Raines (uncredited) |
| Sandro Ruffini | ... | italian voice dubbing: Henry Daniell (uncredited) |
| Giovanna Scotto | ... | italian voice dubbing: Rosalind Ivan (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1944) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal Pictures Corporation)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Mexico (1944) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Luis Martinez Producciones Cinematograficas (1944) (Venezuela) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Puerto Rico (1944) (Puerto Rico) (theatrical)
- Jaime Puig Arosemena (1944) (Colombia) (theatrical)
- La Universal (Cis Distribuidora de Peliculas) (1944) (Cuba) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1945) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1945) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1946) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Realart Pictures (1949) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Screen Gems (1957) (United States) (tv)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal (1946) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (separate DVD release)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1902 London, unhappily-married Philip Marshall meets unemployed, depressed young Mary Gray. 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 him, but does fate have a surprise in store?
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | His was a strange SECRET! Hers was a strange LOVE! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| 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 » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in How to Dial a Murder (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Jingle Bells See more » |
| Quotes |
Mary:
What is it Philip that you don't ever like to meet anyone? Philip: Well, a chap my age has the right to a few peculiarities. See more » |