Talk About a Stranger
Synopsis
Small-town gossips rage over the arrival of a mysterious stranger.
Top Cast
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George Murphy
Robert Fontaine Sr.
Nancy Reagan
Marge Fontaine
Billy Gray
Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
Lewis Stone
William J. Wardlaw
Kurt Kasznar
Dr. Paul Mahler / Matlock
Anna Glomb
Camille Wardlaw
Stanley Andrews
Mr. Wetzell
Maude Wallace
Mrs. Wetzell
Virginia Farmer
Mrs. Campbell
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Dorothy Mahler
Ed Cassidy
Soloway
Harry Hines
Talmadge
Leslie K. O'Pace
MacLarnin
William Tannen
Driggs
Tudor Owen
Sergeant Magnusson
Kathleen Freeman
Rosa, Grocery Clerk
Charles La Torre
Batastini, Grocer
Harry Lauter
Clarence, Bookkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bradley
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Fitts
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Talk About a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bradley
Margaret Fitts, Charlotte Armstrong
David Buttolph
John Alton
Newell P. Kimlin
Richard Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
David Bradley
Director
John Alton
Director of Photography
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
Richard Goldstone
Producer
Margaret Fitts
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talk About a Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Talk About a Stranger about?
Small-town gossips rage over the arrival of a mysterious stranger.
Who directed Talk About a Stranger?
Talk About a Stranger was directed by David Bradley.
Who stars in Talk About a Stranger?
The principal cast of Talk About a Stranger includes George Murphy, Nancy Reagan, Billy Gray, Lewis Stone, Kurt Kasznar.
When was Talk About a Stranger released and how long is it?
Talk About a Stranger was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Talk About a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Talk About a Stranger was composed by David Buttolph.