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The Brighton Strangler
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The Brighton Strangler

1945-05-10 · 67 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama · Thriller

After suffering a head injury during the London Blitz, theatre actor John Loder comes to believe himself to be the Brighton Strangler, the murderer he was playing onstage.

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Directors
Max Nosseck
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John LoderJohn LoderReginald Parker / Edward Grey
June DuprezJune DuprezApril Manby Carson
Michael St. AngelMichael St. AngelLieutenant Bob Carson
Miles ManderMiles ManderChief Inspector W.R. Allison
Rose HobartRose HobartDorothy Kent
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryDr. Manby
Rex EvansRex EvansLeslie Shelton
Matthew BoultonMatthew BoultonInspector Graham
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenBanks
Lydia BilbrookLydia BilbrookMrs. Manby
Ian WolfeIan WolfeLord Mayor Herman Brandon R. Clive
Milton OwenInspector (Uncredited)
Norman AinsleyFirst Passenger (Uncredited)
George AtkinsonBellboy (Uncredited)
Frank BakerFrank BakerInspector (Uncredited)
Frank BensonBellboy (Uncredited)
Lillian BronsonLillian BronsonHotel Maid (Uncredited)
George BroughtonBellboy (Uncredited)
Tom BurtonPoliceman (Uncredited)
Wheaton ChambersWheaton ChambersClerk (Uncredited)

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