
Strange Bargain
Strange Bargain
Release: 1949-11-05·Runtime: 68m·★ 5.8
MysteryThriller
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Richard Gainesas Malcolm Jarvis
Henry O'Neillas Timothy Hearne
Arlene Grayas Hilda Wilson
Raymond Roeas Sydney Jarvis
Jeffrey Lynnas Sam Wilson
Walter Sandeas Sergeant Cord
James Nolanas Policeman (uncredited)
Betty Underwoodas Miss Vantay (uncredited)
Nancy Valentineas Lucille Gosler (uncredited)
Robert Brayas Detective McTay
Joel Friedkinas Canon (uncredited)
Martha Scottas Georgia Wilson
Katherine Emeryas Edna Jarvis
Michael Chapinas Roddy Wilson
John Hamiltonas Employee at Meeting (uncredited)
Harry Morganas Richard Webb
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