The Gaunt Stranger
“Edgar Wallace's Greatest Thriller”
Synopsis
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
Top Cast
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Patrick Barr
Det. Insp. Alan Wembury
Alexander Knox
Dr Anthony Lomond
Wilfrid Lawson
Maurice Meister
Sonnie Hale
Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett
Louise Henry
Cora Ann Milton
John Longden
Inspector Bliss
Patricia Roc
Mary Lenley
Peter Croft
John Lenley
Arthur Hambling
Det. Sgt. Richards
George Merritt
Police Station Sergeant
John Turnbull
Prison Governor
Charles Eaton
Col. Walford
Cameron Hall
Drunken Scotsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- The Gaunt Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Norwood, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
Sidney Gilliat, Edgar Wallace
Ernest Irving
Charles Saunders
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Forde
Director
Charles Saunders
Editor
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Ernest Irving
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gaunt Stranger
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What is The Gaunt Stranger about?
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
Who directed The Gaunt Stranger?
The Gaunt Stranger was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in The Gaunt Stranger?
The principal cast of The Gaunt Stranger includes Patrick Barr, Alexander Knox, Wilfrid Lawson, Sonnie Hale, Louise Henry.
When was The Gaunt Stranger released and how long is it?
The Gaunt Stranger was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gaunt Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gaunt Stranger was composed by Ernest Irving.
Is The Gaunt Stranger based on a book or true story?
The Gaunt Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gaunt Stranger?
The Gaunt Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).