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The Incredible Stranger
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The Incredible Stranger

1942-06-20 · 11 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Drama

In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep a promise.

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Directors
Jacques Tourneur
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John NesbittNarrator (voice)
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleThe Stranger (uncredited)
Dorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanMrs. Brewster (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinDoctor Peabody (uncredited)
Connie LeonLib Smith (uncredited)
Henry SylvesterStationmaster Benny Andrews (uncredited)
Roger GrayWagon Driver Mack Williams (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshStorekeeper (uncredited)
Ben HallLou Coon (uncredited)
Joseph P. MackA Townsman (uncredited)

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