

The Unseen
1945-05-12 · 80 min · ★ 4.7
David Fielding, who has recently lost his wife, moves into a new neighborhood under a cloud of suspicion. Many feel that his wife's death in a car crash was no accident. Elizabeth Howard, the governess he hires to look after his children, makes it her mission to find out the truth. When other murders seem to be following David to his new town, Elizabeth investigates with the help of David's son Barnaby.
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- Directors
- Lewis Allen
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Joel McCreaDavid Fielding
Gail RussellElizabeth Howard
Herbert MarshallDr. Charles Evans
Phyllis BrooksMaxine
Isobel ElsomMarian Tygarth
Norman LloydJasper Goodwin
Mikhail RasumnyChester
Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Norris
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