Love from a Stranger
“He lied, cheated, and killed all in the name of love.”
Synopsis
Cecily Harrington, struggling along on a small allowance, wins a fortune in a lottery. She decides to travel rather than marrying her fiance Nigel Lawrence. A stranger, Manuel Cortez, comes to rent her flat and she falls in love with him, and they are married. For their honeymoon, they go to an isolated English college where she, unlike the audience, doesn't realize she has married a fortune-hunting Bluebeard with a few murdered wives in his past. The question is will she be able to repent in leisure her decision to marry in haste.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Whorf
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip MacDonald
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Love from a Stranger
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Whorf
Philip MacDonald, Frank Vosper, Agatha Christie
Hans J. Salter
Tony Gaudio
Fred Allen
James J. Geller
Department Leadership Roster
James J. Geller
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Fred Allen
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Philip MacDonald
Screenplay
Richard Whorf
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love from a Stranger
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What is Love from a Stranger about?
Cecily Harrington, struggling along on a small allowance, wins a fortune in a lottery. She decides to travel rather than marrying her fiance Nigel Lawrence. A stranger, Manuel Cortez, comes to rent her flat and she falls in love with him, and they are married. For their honeymoon, they go to an isolated English college where she, unlike the audience, doesn't realize she has married a fortune-hunting Bluebeard with a few murdered wives in his past. The question is will she be able to repent in leisure her decision to marry in haste.
Who directed Love from a Stranger?
Love from a Stranger was directed by Richard Whorf.
Who stars in Love from a Stranger?
The principal cast of Love from a Stranger includes John Hodiak, Sylvia Sidney, Ann Richards, John Howard, Isobel Elsom.
When was Love from a Stranger released and how long is it?
Love from a Stranger was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Love from a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love from a Stranger was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is Love from a Stranger based on a book or true story?
Love from a Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".