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Rachel and the Stranger (1948) | Criteria

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Rachel and the Stranger

English • 1948 • 1h 33m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Romance Western

Synopsis

A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.

Included in
Robert Mitchum: Playing It Cool
Position 4
Included in
November 2021
Position 82

Credits

Crew

DirectorNorman Foster

WriterWaldo Salt

CinematographerMaury Gertsman

ComposerRoy Webb

EditorLes Millbrook, Harry Marker

ProducerRichard H. Berger

Cast

Loretta Youngas Rachel

William Holdenas David “Big Davey" Harvey

Robert Mitchumas Jim Fairways

Gary Grayas Davey

Tom Tullyas Parson Jackson

Sara Hadenas Mrs. Jackson

Frank Fergusonas Mr. Green

Walter Baldwinas Gallus

Regina Wallaceas Mrs. Green

Frank Conlanas Jabez (uncredited)