

Strange Illusion
1945-03-31 · 87 min · ★ 5.6
An adolescent believes that his widowed mother's suitor may have murdered his father.
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- Directors
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Production companies
- PRC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jimmy LydonPaul Cartwright
Warren WilliamBrett Curtis
Sally EilersVirginia Cartwright
Regis ToomeyDr. Vincent
Charles ArntProfessor Muhlbach
George H. ReedBenjamin
Jayne HazardDorothy Cartwright
Jimmy ClarkGeorge
Pierre WatkinArmstrong
Victor PotelMac
Gene RothSparky
John HamiltonMr. Allen
Theresa HarrisMaid (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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