Return of a Stranger
Synopsis
James Martin and Carol Wall have plans to elope, but a fight with her father's solicitor ends in murder committed by an unknown third-party, and Martin is hunted for the crime, knowing the solicitor was alive when he left him. Carol refuses to speak to him, and he escapes on a ship to South Africa. There, he is the victim of an accident that disfigures his face, and he returns to England to clear his name, believing he won't be recognized. Other than by everybody who knew him, it turns out.
Top Cast
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Griffith Jones
James Martin
Rosalyn Boulter
Carol Wall
Ellis Jeffreys
Lady Wall
Athole Stewart
Sir Patrick Wall
Cecil Ramage
John Forbes
Constance Godridge
Esme
Sylvia Marriott
Mary
James Harcourt
Johnson
Harold Scott
Peters
Howard Douglas
Mr. Van Der Geun
David Farrar
Dr. Young
Peter Gawthorne
Sir Herbert Tompkin
Edie Martin
Mrs. Stevens
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Hanbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Ákos Tolnay
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- Return of a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Premier-Stafford Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Hanbury
Ákos Tolnay, Rudolph Lothar, Reginald Long
Jack Beaver
James Wilson
Ralph Thomas
John Stafford
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Hanbury
Director
Rudolph Lothar
Writer
Ákos Tolnay
Screenplay
John Stafford
Producer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Ralph Thomas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of a Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return of a Stranger about?
James Martin and Carol Wall have plans to elope, but a fight with her father's solicitor ends in murder committed by an unknown third-party, and Martin is hunted for the crime, knowing the solicitor was alive when he left him. Carol refuses to speak to him, and he escapes on a ship to South Africa. There, he is the victim of an accident that disfigures his face, and he returns to England to clear his name, believing he won't be recognized. Other than by everybody who knew him, it turns out.
Who directed Return of a Stranger?
Return of a Stranger was directed by Victor Hanbury.
Who stars in Return of a Stranger?
The principal cast of Return of a Stranger includes Griffith Jones, Rosalyn Boulter, Ellis Jeffreys, Athole Stewart, Cecil Ramage.
When was Return of a Stranger released and how long is it?
Return of a Stranger was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Return of a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of a Stranger was composed by Jack Beaver.