Movie·1945·1h 25m
The Suspect
His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love
Directed By
Robert Siodmak
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.
Written By
Bertram Millhauser
Producer
Howard Benedict, Islin Auster
Cinematography
Paul Ivano
Music
Frank Skinner
Editor
Arthur Hilton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
68 votes
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// cast
Cast
Charles Laughton
Philip Marshall
Ella Raines
Mary Gray
Dean Harens
John Marshall
Stanley Ridges
Inspector Huxley
Henry Daniell
Mr. Simmons
Rosalind Ivan
Cora Marshall
Molly Lamont
Mrs. Simmons
Raymond Severn
Merridew
Eve Amber
Sybil
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Packer
Clifford Brooke
Mr. Packer
Gerald Hamer
Griswold (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Cabbie (uncredited)
Eve Ashley
Background Woman (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Pogson (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Commuter (uncredited)
John Berkes
Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Miss Crevy (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Bertram Millhauser
Screenplay
Robert Siodmak
Director
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Howard Benedict
Executive Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Islin Auster
Producer
Arthur Hilton
Editor
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