The Trouble with Harry(1955)
A different kind of kick-the-bucket comedy!
The Trouble with Harry Synopsis
In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
The Trouble with Harry (1955) is a comedy and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on October 3, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn and Mildred Natwick. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 927 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- John Michael Hayes, Jack Trevor Story
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Revenue:
- $7,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Trouble with Harry (1955) Trailer
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The Trouble with Harry Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Forsythe
as Sam Marlowe
Shirley MacLaine
as Jennifer Rogers
Edmund Gwenn
as Captain Wiles
Mildred Natwick
as Miss Gravely
Mildred Dunnock
as Mrs. Wiggs
Jerry Mathers
as Arnie Rogers
Royal Dano
as Calvin Wiggs
Parker Fennelly
as Millionaire
- Barry Macollum
Barry Macollum
as Tramp
Dwight Marfield
as Dr. Greenbow
- Leslie Woolf
Leslie Woolf
as Art Critic (uncredited)
- Philip Truex
Philip Truex
as Harry Worp (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by John Michael Hayes and Jack Trevor Story.
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The Trouble with Harry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 927 ratings.
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The Trouble with Harry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trouble with Harry online?
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The Trouble with Harry (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Trouble with Harry?
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The main cast of The Trouble with Harry (1955) includes John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick and Mildred Dunnock. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trouble with Harry released?
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The Trouble with Harry was released on October 3, 1955 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Trouble with Harry worth watching?
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The Trouble with Harry (1955) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 927 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Trouble with Harry?
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