The Big Clock (1948) 7.6
A career oriented magazine editor finds himself on the run when he discovers his boss is framing him for murder. Director:John Farrow |
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The Big Clock (1948) 7.6
A career oriented magazine editor finds himself on the run when he discovers his boss is framing him for murder. Director:John Farrow |
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| Ray Milland | ... |
George Stroud
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| Charles Laughton | ... |
Earl Janoth
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| Maureen O'Sullivan | ... |
Georgette Stroud
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| George Macready | ... |
Steve Hagen
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Rita Johnson | ... |
Pauline York
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| Elsa Lanchester | ... |
Louise Patterson
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Harold Vermilyea | ... |
Don Klausmeyer
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Dan Tobin | ... |
Ray Cordette
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
Bill Womack
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Richard Webb | ... |
Nat Sperling
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Elaine Riley | ... |
Lily Gold
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Luis Van Rooten | ... |
Edwin Orlin
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Lloyd Corrigan | ... |
McKinley
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Frank Orth | ... |
Burt
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Margaret Field | ... |
Second Secretary
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When powerful publishing tycoon Earl Janouth commits an act of murder at the height of passion, he cleverly begins to cover his tracks and frame an innocent man, whose identity he doesn't know, but who just happen to have contact with the murder victim. That man is a close associate on his magazine whom he enlists to trap this "killer" George Stroud. It's up to George to continue to "help" Janouth, to elude the police and to find proof of his innocence and Janouth's guilt. Written by Ron Kerrigan
John Farrow, directing a fine cast, including his wife, Maureen O'Sullivan comes up with a winner here. Ray Milland plays the part of an innocent, albeit irresponsible, man who becomes trapped by his own actions and portrays it with style and a sense of desperation that will make you nervous for him. Charles Laughton just reeks of power, greed and evil intent as the boss of a large publishing empire who is also desperate to hide his little secret. George McCready,who was one of the best supporting actors in films, is his sidekick and Harry Morgan is the sinister henchman who hunts for Milland under the big clock. Maureen O'Sullivan doesn't have much of a part in this film but as usual she is believable. And then, up pops Elsa Lanchester as the dotty artist who plays a key role in the mystery.......she is always a great addition to any film and often appeared in her husband's (Laughton) movies. The story moves along quickly and keeps you on edge as the hunted is also the hunter. It's really quite nervewracking as Milland dodges and covers up to keep one step ahead of the truth. Put this film on your list......you won't regret it.