Cause for Alarm!
“This Girl Is In Danger!”
Synopsis
A bedridden and gravely ill man believes his wife and doctor are conspiring to kill him, and outlines his suspicions in a letter.
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Cause for Alarm! 1951) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Ellen Jones
Barry Sullivan
George Z. Jones
Bruce Cowling
Dr. Ranney Grahame
Margalo Gillmore
Mrs. Edwards
Brad Morrow
Hoppy / Billy
Irving Bacon
Mr. Carston, Postman
Georgia Backus
Mrs. Warren
Don Haggerty
Mr. Russell
Art Baker
Superintendent
Richard Anderson
Lonesome Sailor
Jack Daley
Elderly Man
Robert Easton
Tex
Carl Switzer
Guy with Tex
Greta Granstedt
Mom
Edward Kilroy
Crossing Guard
Gerald Courtemarche
Boy
Ivor James
Boy
Teddy Infuhr
Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Dinelli, Tom Lewis
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Cause for Alarm!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Mel Dinelli, Tom Lewis, Lawrence B. Marcus
André Previn
Joseph Ruttenberg
James E. Newcom
Tom Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Mel Dinelli
Screenplay
Tom Lewis
Screenplay
Tom Lewis
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
James E. Newcom
Editor
Tay Garnett
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cause for Alarm!
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What is Cause for Alarm! about?
A bedridden and gravely ill man believes his wife and doctor are conspiring to kill him, and outlines his suspicions in a letter.
Who directed Cause for Alarm!?
Cause for Alarm! was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Cause for Alarm!?
The principal cast of Cause for Alarm! includes Loretta Young, Barry Sullivan, Bruce Cowling, Margalo Gillmore, Brad Morrow.
When was Cause for Alarm! released and how long is it?
Cause for Alarm! was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Cause for Alarm!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cause for Alarm! was composed by André Previn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cause for Alarm!?
Cause for Alarm! holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).