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?

Quotes

Supt. John R. Buckley: Why have you come here?
Victor Emmric: I have always had a supressed desire to see a grave opened... especially at night.

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Connections

Version of The Crime Doctor (1934)

User Reviews

THE BEST MYSTERY MOVIE EVER MADE

I sell old mysteries & attempt to read every book I sell. I love mysteries & have read and seen the best & the worst. Sydney Greenstreet & Peter Lorre partner again to make this wonderful, grainy black & white cinema classic. The grainy quality & black & white film only add to the quality of this film. This IS NOT the movie THE VERDICT, made by Paul Newman.It is based on the turn of the last century novella by Israel Zangwill, THE BIG BOW MYSTERY. The film is much better than the novella. It is a pure, classic whodunnit, which is solved at the very end....most dramatically. I keep seeking copies to give as gifts in regular VHS. PAL or (dare I dream)DVD. Turner Movies owns the right & used to broadcast this film regularly on TBS or TNT. I have not seen it on TV for the last 5 years. If you enjoy old or new mysteries, I would love to hear opinions if you have been fortunate enough to have seen this film. Sincerely, Hil [e-mail]