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