The Incredible Stranger
Synopsis
In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep a promise.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Paul Guilfoyle
The Stranger (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughan
Mrs. Brewster (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Doctor Peabody (uncredited)
Connie Leon
Lib Smith (uncredited)
Henry Sylvester
Stationmaster Benny Andrews (uncredited)
Roger Gray
Wagon Driver Mack Williams (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Storekeeper (uncredited)
Ben Hall
Lou Coon (uncredited)
Joseph P. Mack
A Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Foster
- Original Score
- Albert Hay Malotte
- Original Title
- The Incredible Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Douglas Foster
Albert Hay Malotte
Jackson Rose
Harry Komer
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Harry Komer
Editor
John Nesbitt
Producer
Douglas Foster
Screenplay
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Albert Hay Malotte
Original Music Composer
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 The Incredible Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Incredible Stranger about?
In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep a promise.
Who directed The Incredible Stranger?
The Incredible Stranger was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Incredible Stranger?
The principal cast of The Incredible Stranger includes John Nesbitt, Paul Guilfoyle, Dorothy Vaughan, Walter Baldwin, Connie Leon.
When was The Incredible Stranger released and how long is it?
The Incredible Stranger was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Incredible Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Incredible Stranger was composed by Albert Hay Malotte.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Incredible Stranger?
The Incredible Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).