The Verdict (1946)

After an Innocent man is executed in a case he was responsible for, a Scotland Yard superintendent finds himself investigating the murder of his key witness.

Director:

Don Siegel

Writers:

Peter Milne (screenplay), Israel Zangwill (novel)

Stars:

Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Sydney Greenstreet	...	Supt. George Edward Grodman
Peter Lorre	...	Victor Emmric
Joan Lorring	...	Lottie Rawson
George Coulouris	...	Supt. John R. Buckley
Rosalind Ivan	...	Mrs. Vicky Benson
Paul Cavanagh	...	Clive Russell
Arthur Shields	...	Rev. Holbrook
Morton Lowry	...	Arthur Kendall
Holmes Herbert	...	Sir William Dawson
Art Foster	...	PC Warren
Clyde Cook	...	Barney Cole

Storyline

Mr. Grodman was a respected superintendent at Scotland Yard until a mistake in an investigation caused the execution of an innocent man. He takes the blame and is dismissed, replaced by the obnoxious, gloating Buckley. Feeling vengeful, Grodman would like nothing more than to see Buckley look foolish on the job. His friend Victor Emmric, an artist with macabre tastes, wouldn't mind either and soon a mysterious murder occurs that may provide them with the chance.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | artist | execution | bracelet | stabbed in the heart | 

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Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Mystery | Thriller | Crime

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az ítélet

Filming Locations:

Warner Bros. Museum, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The cat finishes lapping milk from a glass that is half empty. Seconds later, in the next view of the glass, it is empty.

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Quotes

Victor Emmric: It's a wretched night.
Supt. George Edward Grodman: Maybe it's only you who is wretched, Victor.

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Connections

Version of Perfect Crime (1928)

User Reviews

I don't understand why this movie is more readily available

This was one of the most entertaining films i'd seen in a very long time. First of all, Peter Lorre gives a performance like you've never seen this master do before. a playboy! the man is a pure wolf and offers some pretty racy scenes in that respect for a '40's film. Everything that comes from his lips is a sexual innuendo. The ending is a pretty good twist that i would be used to seeing in more modern films. Sydney, of course, does a fantastic performance. the comical elements of the film work beautifully and the masterful acting of Mr. Lorre causes the film to run smoothly and above all, entertaining. WB MUST release this title on DVD!