
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
Jeffrey Lynnas Sam Wilson
Henry O'Neillas Timothy Hearne
Michael Chapinas Roddy Wilson
Harry Morganas Richard Webb
Walter Sandeas Sergeant Cord
Robert Brayas Detective McTay
Joel Friedkinas Canon (uncredited)
John Hamiltonas Employee at Meeting (uncredited)
Betty Underwoodas Miss Vantay (uncredited)
Martha Scottas Georgia Wilson
Richard Gainesas Malcolm Jarvis
Arlene Grayas Hilda Wilson
Raymond Roeas Sydney Jarvis
James Nolanas Policeman (uncredited)
Katherine Emeryas Edna Jarvis
Nancy Valentineas Lucille Gosler (uncredited)
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