Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Lee, with ann harding, basil rathbone, binnie hale, at turner classic movies. The film was the first directorial assignment for williams, who was better known as a screenwriter, and also produced the screenplay based on a. She decides to travel rather than marrying her fiance nigel lawrence john howard. The dark 1947 version with john hodiak and sylvia sidney is the equal of the. Discover what genre love from a stranger, 1947, directed by richard whorf, with john hodiak, sylvia sidney, ann richards, belongs at turner classic movies. Find similar and related movies for love from a stranger 1947 richard whorf on allmovie. A newlyelected district attorney is kidnapped just before he takes office.
Get info about the original print of love from a stranger, 1947, directed by richard whorf, with john hodiak, sylvia sidney, ann richards. The film is based upon a play of an agatha christie story and is superbly directed by rowland v. The film was remade in 1947 as an average melodrama without the elements of. In turn, the play was based on the 1924 short story philomel cottage, written by agatha christie.
The 1947 us remake starred john hodiak and sylvia sidney and was released in the uk as a stranger walked in. Love from a stranger 1947 john hodiak and sylvia sidney in love from a stranger 1947 john hodiak in love. Mark of cain, the 1947 general film distributors mark of the whistler, the 1944 columbia marked woman 1937 dvd warner us mary ryan, detective 1949 columbia. Lee, and starring basil rathbone and ann harding see afi catalog of feature films, 193140. Love from a stranger movie posters from movie poster shop. Love from a stranger 1947 surf pounds on rocks as an englishwoman sylvia sidney realizes her latin american husband john hodiak is a killer. A lottery winner breaks up with her fiance and marries a fortune hunter who proves to be dangerous. Phillip reed, hillary brooke, richard travis director. Lee and starring ann harding, basil rathbone and binnie hale. After marriage, husband starts to act weird, full of quirks that will rise suspects of oddity. Love from a stranger the 1947 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Free download of the old movie from 1947, love from a stranger. Love from a stranger is the name of two live bbc television plays directed by george more oferrall. Welcome stranger 1947 california physician jim pearson bing crosby travels to maine to work as a temporary replacement for dr.
A stranger, manuel cortez john hodiak, comes to rent her flat and she falls in love. It is based on the play of the same title by frank vosper, inspired by a short story by agatha christie, which had previously been turned into a 1937 british film love from a stranger starring. Watch love from a stranger full movie in hd visit movie 29288 ann harding plays a lovely but somewhat naive young woman who goes. The dark 1947 version with john hodiak and sylvia sidney is the equal of. An almost complete list of both the psychotronic video guide and the encyclopedia. This was the first film that basil rathbone made with director rowland v. Lee, with an almost complete english cast, except for ms. Love from a stranger is a 1947 american historical film noir directed by richard whorf and starring john hodiak and sylvia sidney.
Surf pounds on rocks as an englishwoman realizes her latin american husband is a killer. Ironically, frank vosper never saw either film version of love from a stranger. The agatha christie short story and frank vosper play were also the source for the 1937 united artists british film of the same title, directed by rowland v. John hodiak in love from a stranger 1947 clip 1 hd by the john hodiak society. This film marked the first producing effort of james j. It is based on the 1936 play of the same name by frank vosper. Love from a stranger 1936 classic horror movies with the. In turn, the play was based on the short story philomel cottage, written by agatha christie the plays were only broadcast in the london area as this was the only part of the uk that could receive television. The other love is a 1947 american film noir drama romance film directed by andre detoth and starring barbara stanwyck, david niven, and richard conte. The film was remade in 1947 under the same title the film was produced by the independent trafalgar. Film noir is not a clearly defined genre see here for details on the characteristics. Therefore, the composition of this list may be controversial. Vosper himself starred in the play which was later turned into a successful film. The dark 1947 version with john hodiak and sylvia sidney is the equal of the 1937 original with basil rathbone and ann harding.
Love from a stranger 1947 film love from a stranger 1947 american film both of these use nonstandard disambiguation under wp. In 1947 love from a stranger was remade in hollywood, with sylvia sidney and john hodiak. In 1939 they worked together again on tower of london, the sun never sets, and son of frankenstein. Watch love from a stranger full movie in hd visit ann harding plays a lovely but somewhat naive young woman who goes o. Love from a stranger 1937 full movie download full hd. To minimize dispute the films included here should preferably feature a footnote linking to a reliable, published source which states that the mentioned film is considered to be a film noir by an expert in this field, e. Love from a stranger is a typical version of the popular bluebeard type tale and indeed bluebeard himself, the famous wife killer, is referenced at one point. Based on the novel by agatha christie and play by frank vosper, love from a. A newly married woman begins to suspect that her husband is a killer, and that she is soon to be his next victim. But in love from a stranger, he steps out of his actors comfort zone and. With ann harding, basil rathbone, binnie hale, bruce seton. Hodiak is even more chilling as a serial wife killer than was the scary rathbone better known for his role as sherlock holmes in many films. Love from a stranger is a 1947 american film directed by richard whorf and starring john hodiak. Joseph mccrory barry fitzgerald, who is taking a twomonth.
Watch welcome stranger full movie in hd visit crusty dr. Thomas a crusading newspaper reporter battles bigcity gambling interests. Even worse, she soon comes to believe that she will be his next victim. There is some promise in the last few minutes of the film, when sidney. Love from a stranger is a 1937 british drama film directed by rowland v. Love from a stranger 1947 film agatha christie wiki fandom. Buy love from a stranger movie posters from movie poster shop. The film life with father 1947 was adapted from the 1939 broadway play, which was based on clarence days autobiographical stories. Interestingly, the film is based on a story by the late, great agatha christie. Written by ladislas fodor and harry brown based on the story beyond by erich maria remarque, the film is about a concert pianist who is sent to a sanatorium in switzerland to treat a serious lung illness. Love from a stranger 1947 cast and crew surf pounds on rocks as an englishwoman sylvia sidney realizes her latin american husband john hodiak is a killer. Love from a stranger 1947 love from a stranger 1947. The root of all evil is a 1947 british drama film, directed by brock williams for gainsborough pictures and starring phyllis calvert and michael rennie.
Read the full synopsis of love from a stranger, 1947, directed by richard whorf, with john hodiak, sylvia sidney, ann richards, at turner classic movies. Love from a stranger 1947 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Geller, who had been the head of the story department at warner bros. Based on the novel by agatha christie and play by frank vosper, love from a stranger isnt quite as good as the 1937 version of the same property. Love from a stranger 1937 dvd alpha trafalgar us love from a stranger 1947 eagle lion. A stranger, manuel cortez john hodiak, comes to rent her flat and she falls in love with him, and they are married. Read the full synopsis of love from a stranger, 1937, directed by rowland v. Mcrory of fallbridge, maine, hires his vacation replacem. Love from a stranger, an american film directed by richard whorf. The film is also known as a stranger walked in in the united kingdom.
The plays are based on the 1936 stage play of the same name by frank vosper. With john hodiak, sylvia sidney, ann richards, john howard. But in love from a stranger, he steps out of his actors comfort zone and portrays a debonair, suave, smoothtalking, creepy, serial killer of wealthy women who he marries. Although i normally detest movie remakes most of which are far inferior to the originals this one is an exception. A newly married woman begins to suspect that her husband is a killer. With edna best, bernard lee, eileen sharp, esma cannon.