The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
“From the Play that shocked Hollywood!”
Synopsis
George Sanders stars in this engrossing melodrama about a very domineering sister who holds a tight grip on her brother -- especially when he shows signs of falling in love.
Top Cast
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George Sanders
Harry Melville Quincey
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Lettie Quincey
Ella Raines
Deborah Brown
Sara Allgood
Nona
Moyna MacGill
Hester Quincy
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Adams
Harry von Zell
Ben
Judy Clark
Helen
Coulter Irwin
Biff Wagner
Craig Reynolds
John Warren
Will Wright
Mr. Nelson
Ruth Cherrington
Matron
Barbara Pepper
Annie
Sarah Selby
Alice
Irene Tedrow
Mrs. Follinsbee
Dawn Bender
Joan Warren
Walter Soderling
Judd Jessup
Arthur Loft
Mr. Follinsbee
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Longstreet
- Original Score
- Paul Dessau, Hans J. Salter, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Stephen Longstreet, Keith Winter, Thomas Job
Paul Dessau, Hans J. Salter, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Paul Ivano
Arthur Hilton
Joan Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Stephen Longstreet
Screenplay
Joan Harrison
Producer
Thomas Job
Writer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry about?
George Sanders stars in this engrossing melodrama about a very domineering sister who holds a tight grip on her brother -- especially when he shows signs of falling in love.
Who directed The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry?
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry?
The principal cast of The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry includes George Sanders, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ella Raines, Sara Allgood, Moyna MacGill.
When was The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry released and how long is it?
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry was composed by Paul Dessau, Hans J. Salter, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry?
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).