Strange Bargain(1949)
"$10,000 If You Make My Suicide Look Like MURDER!"
Strange Bargain Synopsis
Bookkeeper Sam Wilson learns from his boss, Malcolm Jarvis, that he is losing his job because the company is closing down. Jarvis then makes a strange proposition, saying he intends to commit suicide but wants Sam to make it look like a murder, in order for his wife and son to inherit Jarvis's life insurance. Sam declines, but when he goes to see Jarvis and finds his dead body, he reluctantly goes along with the scheme.
Strange Bargain (1949) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Will Price, released on November 5, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Martha Scott, Jeffrey Lynn, Harry Morgan and Katherine Emery. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Price
- Writers:
- J.H. Wallis, Lillie Hayward
- Producers:
- Sid Rogell
- Cinematographer:
- Harry J. Wild
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Strange Bargain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martha Scott
as Georgia Wilson
Jeffrey Lynn
as Sam Wilson
Harry Morgan
as Richard Webb
Katherine Emery
as Edna Jarvis
Richard Gaines
as Malcolm Jarvis
Henry O'Neill
as Timothy Hearne
Walter Sande
as Sergeant Cord
Michael Chapin
as Roddy Wilson
Arlene Gray
as Hilda Wilson
Raymond Roe
as Sydney Jarvis
Robert Bray
as Detective McTay
- Dan Foster
Dan Foster
as Tip (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Will Price, written by J.H. Wallis and Lillie Hayward, produced by Sid Rogell.
Explore more Mystery titles
Strange Bargain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 14 ratings.
You may also like
Conflict
1945
Witness to Murder
1954
Nightfall
1956
Black Angel
1946
The Glass Key
1942
The Mirror Crack'd
1980
The Naked City
1948
Black Widow
1987
Shadow of a Doubt
1943
The Blue Gardenia
1953
Double Indemnity
1944
Sleep, My Love
1948
Sudden Fear
1952
The Big Clock
1948
Phantom Lady
1944
Whirlpool
1950
The Truth About Emanuel
2013
Laura
1944
Suddenly
1954
Union Station
1950
Movies similar to Strange Bargain
Joker's Wild
1984
Out of the Past
1947
The Night of the Hunter
1955
The Lady from Shanghai
1947
Gilda
1946
Psycho II
1983
Double Jeopardy
1999
Vertigo
1958
Murder, My Sweet
1944
The Brasher Doubloon
1947
Silmät hämärässä
1952
Alphaville
1965
The Crimson Key
1947
Dead Again
1991
Both Eyes Closed
Movie
High and Low
1963
They Drive by Night
1940
The Glass Key
1942
The Woman in the Window
1944
Leave Her to Heaven
1945
Strange Bargain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strange Bargain online?
+
Strange Bargain (1949) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Strange Bargain?
+
The main cast of Strange Bargain (1949) includes Martha Scott, Jeffrey Lynn, Harry Morgan, Katherine Emery and Richard Gaines. The film was directed by Will Price. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strange Bargain released?
+
Strange Bargain was released on November 5, 1949 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Strange Bargain worth watching?
+
Strange Bargain (1949) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.