Stranger on the Third Floor(1940)
Stranger on the Third Floor Synopsis
Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.
Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) is a crime, drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Boris Ingster, released on August 16, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet and Charles Waldron. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Boris Ingster
- Writers:
- Frank Partos, Nathanael West, Frank Partos
- Producers:
- Lee S. Marcus
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $171,200
- Status:
- Released
Stranger on the Third Floor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Lorre
as The Stranger
John McGuire
as Michael Ward
Margaret Tallichet
as Jane
- Charles Waldron
Charles Waldron
as District Attorney
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Joe Briggs
Charles Halton
as Albert Meng
Ethel Griffies
as Mrs. Kane
Cliff Clark
as Martin
Oscar O'Shea
as The Judge
Alec Craig
as Defense Attorney
Otto Hoffman
as Police Surgeon
Bobby Barber
as Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Boris Ingster, written by Frank Partos, Nathanael West and Frank Partos, produced by Lee S. Marcus.
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Stranger on the Third Floor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 109 ratings.
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Stranger on the Third Floor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stranger on the Third Floor online?
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Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) 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 Stranger on the Third Floor?
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The main cast of Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) includes Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron and Elisha Cook Jr.. The film was directed by Boris Ingster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stranger on the Third Floor released?
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Stranger on the Third Floor was released on August 16, 1940 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Stranger on the Third Floor worth watching?
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Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.