Shadow of a Doubt
“What horror did her secret life hold… that made her dread this man of her dreams?”
Synopsis
In sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long visit. But as his behavior grows increasingly strange, she begins to suspect that her beloved uncle may be hiding a terrible secret—and that danger has quietly entered her home.
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Original Theatrical Trailer | Shadow of Doubt | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-04
Top Cast
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Teresa Wright
Charlie Newton
Joseph Cotten
Charlie Oakley
Macdonald Carey
Jack Graham
Henry Travers
Joseph Newton
Patricia Collinge
Emma Newton
Hume Cronyn
Herbie Hawkins
Wallace Ford
Fred Saunders
Edna May Wonacott
Ann Newton
Charles Bates
Roger Newton
Irving Bacon
Station Master
Clarence Muse
Pullman Porter
Janet Shaw
Louise Finch
Estelle Jewell
Catherine
Bill Bates
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Charles Black
Teenager (uncredited)
Harold Bostock
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Frances Carson
Mrs. Potter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Angers European First Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Thornton Wilder, Alma Reville, Sally Benson
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Shadow of a Doubt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Skirball Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Thornton Wilder, Alma Reville, Sally Benson, Gordon McDonell
Dimitri Tiomkin
Joseph A. Valentine
Milton Carruth
Jack H. Skirball
Department Leadership Roster
Thornton Wilder
Screenplay
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Alma Reville
Screenplay
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Jack H. Skirball
Producer
Sally Benson
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Adrian
Costume Design
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of a Doubt
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What is Shadow of a Doubt about?
In sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long visit. But as his behavior grows increasingly strange, she begins to suspect that her beloved uncle may be hiding a terrible secret—and that danger has quietly entered her home.
Who directed Shadow of a Doubt?
Shadow of a Doubt was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Shadow of a Doubt?
The principal cast of Shadow of a Doubt includes Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Henry Travers, Patricia Collinge.
When was Shadow of a Doubt released and how long is it?
Shadow of a Doubt was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow of a Doubt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow of a Doubt was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow of a Doubt?
Shadow of a Doubt holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).