Three Strangers
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Synopsis
On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.
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Trailer for Three Strangers 1946
Type: Trailer β’ Published 2010-03-25
Top Cast
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Sydney Greenstreet
Jerome K. Arbutny
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Crystal Shackleford
Peter Lorre
Johnny West
Joan Lorring
Icey Crane
Robert Shayne
Bertram Fallon
Marjorie Riordan
Janet Elliott
Arthur Shields
Prosecutor
Rosalind Ivan
Lady Rhea Beladon
John Alvin
Junior Clerk
Peter Whitney
Timothy Delaney aka Gabby
Alan Napier
David Shackleford
Clifford Brooke
Senior Clerk
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Proctor
Norman Ainsley
Mr. Giesing (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Man on the Street (uncredited)
Benny Burt
Drunken Stranger (uncredited)
John Burton
Narrator (uncredited)
Woody Chambliss
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Koch, John Huston
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Three Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Howard E. Koch, John Huston
Adolph Deutsch
Arthur Edeson
George Amy
Jack L. Warner, Wolfgang Reinhardt
Department Leadership Roster
George Amy
Editor
Howard E. Koch
Screenplay
Jean Negulesco
Director
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Reinhardt
Producer
John Huston
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Strangers
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What is Three Strangers about?
On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.
Who directed Three Strangers?
Three Strangers was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Three Strangers?
The principal cast of Three Strangers includes Sydney Greenstreet, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring, Robert Shayne.
When was Three Strangers released and how long is it?
Three Strangers was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Strangers was composed by Adolph Deutsch.