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Strangers in the Night (1944)

Movie ★ 6.4 56 min

Mystery Crime Drama

In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only from letters. It’s the pretext for an off-beat treatment of sexual frustration morphing into a dangerous delusion, and eventually murder.

Anthony Mann Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 1944
Runtime
56 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0037318
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Themes

Cast

William Terry William Terry Sergeant Johnny Meadows Virginia Grey Virginia Grey Dr. Leslie Ross Helene Thimig Helene Thimig Mrs. Hilda Blake Edith Barrett Edith Barrett Ivy Miller Anne O'Neal Nurse Thompson Audley Anderson Train Conductor Jimmie Lucas Waiter Roy Butler Cab Driver Charles Sullivan Charles Sullivan Police Driver Frances Morris Frances Morris Nurse George Sherwood Navy Doctor Roy Darmour Sailor Jack Gardner Medical Corpsman Linda Stirling Linda Stirling Rosemary in Portrait (Uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Strangers in the Night about?
In this Gothic tale, a returning WW2 vet goes looking for a small-town girl whom he knows only from letters. It’s the pretext for an off-beat treatment of sexual frustration morphing into a dangerous delusion, and eventually murder.
Who directed Strangers in the Night?
Strangers in the Night was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Strangers in the Night?
Strangers in the Night stars William Terry, Virginia Grey, Helene Thimig, Edith Barrett.
When was Strangers in the Night released?
Strangers in the Night is a 1944 mystery, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Strangers in the Night?
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