
The Suspect
The Suspect
Release: 1945-01-31·Runtime: 85m·★ 6.7
CrimeDramaThriller
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Cast
Charles Laughtonas Philip Marshall
Eve Amberas Sybil
Ernie Adamsas Cabbie (uncredited)
Tommy Cookas Child Violinist (uncredited)
Olaf Hyttenas Mr. Jevne (uncredited)
Ella Rainesas Mary Gray
Molly Lamontas Mrs. Simmons
Dean Harensas John Marshall
Sally Shepherdas Mrs. Brown (uncredited)
Maude Eburneas Mrs. Packer
Charles McNaughtonas Waiter (uncredited)
Raymond Severnas Merridew
Edgar Nortonas Mr. Frazer (uncredited)
John Berkesas Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
Lillian Bronsonas Miss Crevy (uncredited)
Grayce Hamptonas Margaret (uncredited)
Vera Lewisas Hannah Barlow (uncredited)
Stanley Ridgesas Inspector Huxley
Henry Daniellas Mr. Simmons
Clifford Brookeas Mr. Packer
Gerald Hameras Griswold (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubreyas Pogson (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeonas Pauline Barlow (uncredited)
Richard Neillas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Rosalind Ivanas Cora Marshall
Rebel Randallas Model (uncredited)
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