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Stranger on the Third Floor
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Stranger on the Third Floor

1940-08-16 · 64 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.

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Directors
Boris Ingster
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 171,200

Top Cast

Peter LorrePeter LorreThe Stranger
John McGuireJohn McGuireMichael Ward
Margaret TallichetMargaret TallichetJane
Charles WaldronDistrict Attorney
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Joe Briggs
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonAlbert Meng
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesMrs. Kane
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkMartin
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaThe Judge
Alec CraigAlec CraigDefense Attorney
Otto HoffmanOtto HoffmanPolice Surgeon
Bobby BarberBobby BarberGiuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Vince BarnettVince BarnettCafe Customer (uncredited)
Lee BonnellLee BonnellReporter (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyCourt Clerk (uncredited)
Lynton BrentLynton BrentCabdriver at Nick's (uncredited)
Helen ChapmanHelen ChapmanWoman (uncredited)
Jack CheathamJack CheathamDetective (uncredited)
Ray CookePhil, Lunch Counterman (uncredited)
Robert DudleyRobert DudleyPostman (uncredited)

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