
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
Henry Daniellas Mr. Simmons
Gerald Hameras Griswold (uncredited)
Vera Lewisas Hannah Barlow (uncredited)
Raymond Severnas Merridew
Clifford Brookeas Mr. Packer
Maude Eburneas Mrs. Packer
John Berkesas Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
Ella Rainesas Mary Gray
Eve Amberas Sybil
Ernie Adamsas Cabbie (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubreyas Pogson (uncredited)
Lillian Bronsonas Miss Crevy (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeonas Pauline Barlow (uncredited)
Richard Neillas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Rosalind Ivanas Cora Marshall
Dean Harensas John Marshall
Grayce Hamptonas Margaret (uncredited)
Rebel Randallas Model (uncredited)
Sally Shepherdas Mrs. Brown (uncredited)
Stanley Ridgesas Inspector Huxley
Molly Lamontas Mrs. Simmons
Tommy Cookas Child Violinist (uncredited)
Edgar Nortonas Mr. Frazer (uncredited)
Olaf Hyttenas Mr. Jevne (uncredited)
Charles McNaughtonas Waiter (uncredited)
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