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Three Strangers

1946-01-23 · 92 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller

On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.

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Directors
Jean Negulesco
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sydney GreenstreetSydney GreenstreetJerome K. Arbutny
Geraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldCrystal Shackleford
Peter LorrePeter LorreJohnny West
Joan LorringJoan LorringIcey Crane
Robert ShayneRobert ShayneBertram Fallon
Marjorie RiordanMarjorie RiordanJanet Elliott
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsProsecutor
Rosalind IvanRosalind IvanLady Rhea Beladon
John AlvinJohn AlvinJunior Clerk
Peter WhitneyPeter WhitneyTimothy Delaney aka Gabby
Alan NapierAlan NapierDavid Shackleford
Clifford BrookeClifford BrookeSenior Clerk
Doris LloydDoris LloydMrs. Proctor
Norman AinsleyMr. Giesing (uncredited)
Edward BibyMan on the Street (uncredited)
Benny BurtDrunken Stranger (uncredited)
John BurtonNarrator (uncredited)
Woody ChamblissWoody ChamblissMan in Pub (uncredited)
Tom ColemanPub Patron (uncredited)
Alec CraigAlec CraigMan on Park Bench (uncredited)

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