The Gaunt Stranger(1938)
Edgar Wallace's Greatest Thriller
The Gaunt Stranger Synopsis
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
The Gaunt Stranger (1938) is a mystery, crime and drama film directed by Walter Forde, released on October 27, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Patrick Barr, Alexander Knox, Wilfrid Lawson and Sonnie Hale. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Forde
- Writers:
- Edgar Wallace, Sidney Gilliat
- Composer:
- Ernest Irving
- Production:
- Norwood, Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Gaunt Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Barr
as Det. Insp. Alan Wembury
Alexander Knox
as Dr Anthony Lomond
Wilfrid Lawson
as Maurice Meister
Sonnie Hale
as Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett
Louise Henry
as Cora Ann Milton
John Longden
as Inspector Bliss
Patricia Roc
as Mary Lenley
- Peter Croft
Peter Croft
as John Lenley
Arthur Hambling
as Det. Sgt. Richards
George Merritt
as Police Station Sergeant
John Turnbull
as Prison Governor
Charles Eaton
as Col. Walford
Key crew
Directed by Walter Forde, written by Edgar Wallace and Sidney Gilliat.
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The Gaunt Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Gaunt Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gaunt Stranger online?
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Who stars in The Gaunt Stranger?
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The main cast of The Gaunt Stranger (1938) includes Patrick Barr, Alexander Knox, Wilfrid Lawson, Sonnie Hale and Louise Henry. The film was directed by Walter Forde. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gaunt Stranger released?
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The Gaunt Stranger was released on October 27, 1938 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Gaunt Stranger worth watching?
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The Gaunt Stranger (1938) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.