The Brighton Strangler
Synopsis
After suffering a head injury during the London Blitz, theatre actor John Loder comes to believe himself to be the Brighton Strangler, the murderer he was playing onstage.
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The Brighton Strangler (1945) Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2018-09-05
Top Cast
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John Loder
Reginald Parker / Edward Grey
June Duprez
April Manby Carson
Michael St. Angel
Lieutenant Bob Carson
Miles Mander
Chief Inspector W.R. Allison
Rose Hobart
Dorothy Kent
Gilbert Emery
Dr. Manby
Rex Evans
Leslie Shelton
Matthew Boulton
Inspector Graham
Olaf Hytten
Banks
Lydia Bilbrook
Mrs. Manby
Ian Wolfe
Lord Mayor Herman Brandon R. Clive
Milton Owen
Inspector (Uncredited)
Norman Ainsley
First Passenger (Uncredited)
George Atkinson
Bellboy (Uncredited)
Frank Baker
Inspector (Uncredited)
Frank Benson
Bellboy (Uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Hotel Maid (Uncredited)
George Broughton
Bellboy (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Nosseck, Arnold Lipp
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Brighton Strangler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Nosseck
Max Nosseck, Arnold Lipp
Leigh Harline
J. Roy Hunt
Les Millbrook
Herman Schlom, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Les Millbrook
Editor
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Max Nosseck
Director
Max Nosseck
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Herman Schlom
Producer
Arnold Lipp
Screenplay
Renié
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brighton Strangler
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What is The Brighton Strangler about?
After suffering a head injury during the London Blitz, theatre actor John Loder comes to believe himself to be the Brighton Strangler, the murderer he was playing onstage.
Who directed The Brighton Strangler?
The Brighton Strangler was directed by Max Nosseck.
Who stars in The Brighton Strangler?
The principal cast of The Brighton Strangler includes John Loder, June Duprez, Michael St. Angel, Miles Mander, Rose Hobart.
When was The Brighton Strangler released and how long is it?
The Brighton Strangler was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brighton Strangler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brighton Strangler was composed by Leigh Harline.