Strange People
Synopsis
All 12 jury members who sent an innocent man to the gallows are gathered together for a demonstration of how convictions can be made on circumstantial evidence. During the proceedings, a phony murder is quickly revealed as the real thing.
Top Cast
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John Darrow
Jimmy Allen - the Auto Salesman
Gloria Shea
Helen Mason - the Secretary
Hale Hamilton
J.E.Burton - the Attorney
Wilfred Lucas
John Davis
J. Frank Glendon
Robert Crandall - the Butler
Michael Visaroff
Edwards - the Caretaker
Jack Pennick
The Plumber
Jerry Mandy
Tony Scabolotto - the Barber
Lew Kelly
Smith - the Insurance Agent
Jane Keckley
Mrs. Reed - the Seamstress
Mary Foy
Mrs. Jones - the Housekeeper
Frank LaRue
Kelly
Stanley Blystone
Al Burke
Walter Brennan
The Radio Repairman
Gordon De Main
First Detective
Roger Moore
Joe Young
Jay Wilsey
Traveller
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Title
- Strange People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Jack Townley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
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 Strange People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange People about?
All 12 jury members who sent an innocent man to the gallows are gathered together for a demonstration of how convictions can be made on circumstantial evidence. During the proceedings, a phony murder is quickly revealed as the real thing.
Who directed Strange People?
Strange People was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Strange People?
The principal cast of Strange People includes John Darrow, Gloria Shea, Hale Hamilton, Wilfred Lucas, J. Frank Glendon.
When was Strange People released and how long is it?
Strange People was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange People?
Strange People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).