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Still from When Strangers Marry — When Strangers Marry (1944) — William CastlePhotographed by Ira H. Morgan

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William Castle

When Strangers Marry

English / 1944 / 1h 7m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Mystery

Letterboxd: 3.14/5·2.2K ratings·669 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A naive small-town girl comes to New York City to meet her husband, and discovers that he may be a murderer.

Included in
February 2024
Position 54
Included in
Gothic Noir
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Castle

WriterPhilip Yordan, Dennis J. Cooper

CinematographerIra H. Morgan

Composer

Dimitri Tiomkin

EditorMartin G. Cohn

ProducerFrank King, Maurice King

Cast

Dean Jaggeras Paul Baxter

Kim Hunteras Millie Baxter

Robert Mitchumas Fred Graham

Neil Hamiltonas Det. Lt. Blake

Lou Lubinas Jacob Houser

Milton Kibbeeas Charlie

Dewey Robinsonas Newsstand Owner

Claire Whitneyas Middle-Aged Woman

Edward Keaneas Middle-Aged Man

Virginia Saleas Chambermaid

Dick Elliottas Sam Prescott

Lee 'Lasses' Whiteas Old Man

Marta Mitrovichas Baby's Mother

Billy Nelsonas Louisville Driver

Rhonda Flemingas Girl on Train (uncredited)

Sam McDanielas Train Porter (uncredited)

William Castleas Man in Photograph Given to Police (uncredited)

Minerva Urecalas Landlady (uncredited)

George Lloydas Hugo the Great (uncredited)

Jack 'Tiny' Lipsonas Man in Cafeteria (uncredited)

When Strangers Marry (1944) | Criteria