His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love
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.
The Suspect (1945) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Robert Siodmak, released on January 26, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens and Stanley Ridges. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
Charles Laughton
as Philip Marshall
Ella Raines
as Mary Gray
Dean Harens
as John Marshall
Stanley Ridges
as Inspector Huxley
Henry Daniell
as Mr. Simmons
Rosalind Ivan
as Cora Marshall
Molly Lamont
as Mrs. Simmons
Raymond Severn
as Merridew
Eve Amber
as Sybil
Maude Eburne
as Mrs. Packer
Clifford Brooke
as Mr. Packer
Gerald Hamer
as Griswold (uncredited)
Directed by Robert Siodmak, written by Bertram Millhauser, Arthur T. Horman and James Ronald, produced by Islin Auster.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 69 ratings.
Anodyne affected affairs of the heart. The Suspect is directed by Robert Siodmak and adapted to screenplay by Bertram Millhauser and Arthur T. Horman from the novel "This Way Out" written by James Ronald. It stars Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges, Henry Daniell and Rosalind Ivan. Music is by Frank Skinner and cinematography by Paul Ivano. In 1902 Edwardian London, unhappily married…
Reviewed on August 29, 2019
Simple and short, but still suspenseful noirish crime-thriller features wonderful performances from Charles Laughton and Ella Raines. Managed to keep my attention until the very end and is well photographed and directed film. **3.75/5**
Reviewed on January 21, 2021
Charles Laughton is super in this thriller telling the tale of a man in a loveless marriage to a harridan of a women, "Cora" - really well portrayed by Rosalind Ivan, whose relentless nagging has managed to drive their son from home. When he innocently meets a young lady "Mary" (Ella Raines) his wife determines to ruin their friendship - and his career - so he sets about stopping her. Permanently! Henry Daniell is…
Reviewed on June 30, 2022
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The Suspect (1945) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Suspect (1945) includes Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges and Henry Daniell. The film was directed by Robert Siodmak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Suspect was released on January 26, 1945 and runs for 1h 25m.
The Suspect (1945) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
