Walk Softly, Stranger
“A strange lie! A strange love!”
Synopsis
Fugitive Chris Hale starts over in a small Midwestern town in Ohio, where he befriends Elaine Corelli, a kind-hearted heiress left disabled after a skiing accident. As love blossoms, Hale vows to change his ways, but escaping his past may mean one last job.
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Joseph Cotten
Chris Hale/Steve
Alida Valli
Elaine Corelli
Spring Byington
Mrs. Brentman
Paul Stewart
Whitey Lake
Jack Paar
Ray Healy
Jeff Donnell
Gwen
John McIntire
Morgan
Howard Petrie
Bowen
Frank Puglia
A.J. Corelli
Esther Dale
Miss Thompson
Marlo Dwyer
Mabel
Robert Ellis
Skating Boy
Dick Ryan
Poker Player (uncredited)
Syd Saylor
Poker Player (uncredited)
Barbara Woodell
Secretary (uncredited)
Johnny Duncan
Office Messenger (uncredited)
Kit Guard
Worker (uncredited)
Jimmie Horan
Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Seff, Frank Fenton, Paul Yawitz
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Walk Softly, Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Dore Schary Productions, RKO Radio Pictures, Vanguard Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Manuel Seff, Frank Fenton, Paul Yawitz
Friedrich Hollaender
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Dore Schary, Robert Sparks
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Sparks
Producer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Robert Stevenson
Director
Frank Fenton
Writer
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
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 Walk Softly, Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walk Softly, Stranger about?
Fugitive Chris Hale starts over in a small Midwestern town in Ohio, where he befriends Elaine Corelli, a kind-hearted heiress left disabled after a skiing accident. As love blossoms, Hale vows to change his ways, but escaping his past may mean one last job.
Who directed Walk Softly, Stranger?
Walk Softly, Stranger was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in Walk Softly, Stranger?
The principal cast of Walk Softly, Stranger includes Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Spring Byington, Paul Stewart, Jack Paar.
When was Walk Softly, Stranger released and how long is it?
Walk Softly, Stranger was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Walk Softly, Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walk Softly, Stranger was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walk Softly, Stranger?
Walk Softly, Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).