Love from a Stranger
“Caught in the web of a madman!”
Synopsis
Ann Harding plays a lovely but somewhat naive young woman who goes on a European vacation after winning a lottery. Swept off her feet by charming Basil Rathbone, Harding finds herself married before she is fully able to grasp the situation. Slowly but surely, Rathbone's loving veneer crumbles; when he casually asks Harding to sign a document turning her entire fortune over to him, she deduces that her days are numbered.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Love from a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Trafalgar Film Productions Ltd., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Frances Marion, Frank Vosper, Agatha Christie
Benjamin Britten
Philip Tannura
Max Schach
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Max Schach
Producer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love from a Stranger
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What is Love from a Stranger about?
Ann Harding plays a lovely but somewhat naive young woman who goes on a European vacation after winning a lottery. Swept off her feet by charming Basil Rathbone, Harding finds herself married before she is fully able to grasp the situation. Slowly but surely, Rathbone's loving veneer crumbles; when he casually asks Harding to sign a document turning her entire fortune over to him, she deduces that her days are numbered.
Who directed Love from a Stranger?
Love from a Stranger was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Love from a Stranger?
The principal cast of Love from a Stranger includes Ann Harding, Basil Rathbone, Binnie Hale, Bruce Seton, Jean Cadell.
When was Love from a Stranger released and how long is it?
Love from a Stranger was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Love from a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love from a Stranger was composed by Benjamin Britten.
Is Love from a Stranger based on a book or true story?
Love from a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".