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The Suspect (1945)

His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love

6.8audience score
69 votes on TMDB
Released January 26, 1945Runtime 1h 25mDirector Robert Siodmak

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.

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Cast of The Suspect

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Philip Marshall
Ella Raines

Ella Raines

Mary Gray
Dean Harens

Dean Harens

John Marshall
Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

Inspector Huxley
Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

Mr. Simmons
Rosalind Ivan

Rosalind Ivan

Cora Marshall
Molly Lamont

Molly Lamont

Mrs. Simmons
Raymond Severn

Raymond Severn

Merridew
Eve Amber

Eve Amber

Sybil
Maude Eburne

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Packer
Clifford Brooke

Clifford Brooke

Mr. Packer
Gerald Hamer

Gerald Hamer

Griswold (uncredited)

About The Suspect

Where can I watch The Suspect?

The Suspect is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Suspect?

The Suspect stars Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges, Henry Daniell.

Who directed The Suspect?

The Suspect was directed by Robert Siodmak.

How long is The Suspect?

The Suspect has a runtime of 1h 25m.

What is The Suspect about?

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.