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7.0 / 10(77 votes)IMDb19451h 18m$1.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Hangover Square

“THE SCREEN'S MOST Terrifying LOVE STORY! EXCITING MYSTERY AND STRANGE EMOTION!”

Synopsis

When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.

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Hangover Square (1945)

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 7, 1945

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.56x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.56x

+$645K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1.2MWorldwide: $1.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Brahm
Screenplay & Story
Barré Lyndon
Original Score
Bernard Herrmann
Original Title
Hangover Square
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Budget
$1.2M
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Brahm

Screenplay & Story

Barré Lyndon, Patrick Hamilton

Original Score & Music

Bernard Herrmann

Director of Photography

Joseph LaShelle

Film Editing

Harry Reynolds

Producers

Robert Bassler

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Patrick Hamilton

Department Leadership Roster

Barré Lyndon

Screenplay

Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann

Original Music Composer

John Brahm

Director

Robert Bassler

Producer

Joseph LaShelle

Director of Photography

Harry Reynolds

Editor

Kay Nelson

Costume Design

René Hubert

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hangover Square

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hangover Square about?

When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.

Who directed Hangover Square?

Hangover Square was directed by John Brahm.

Who stars in Hangover Square?

The principal cast of Hangover Square includes Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Glenn Langan, Faye Marlowe.

When was Hangover Square released and how long is it?

Hangover Square was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

What was the box office and production budget of Hangover Square?

Hangover Square had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (1.56 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Hangover Square?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hangover Square was composed by Bernard Herrmann.

Is Hangover Square based on a book or true story?

Hangover Square is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Hamilton".