The Incredible Stranger (1942)
In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep a promise.
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: June 20, 1942
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Guilfoyle - The Stranger (uncredited)
- Dorothy Vaughan - Mrs. Brewster (uncredited)
- Walter Baldwin - Doctor Peabody (uncredited)
- Connie Leon - Lib Smith (uncredited)
- Henry Sylvester - Stationmaster Benny Andrews (uncredited)
- Roger Gray - Wagon Driver Mack Williams (uncredited)
- Sam Ash - Storekeeper (uncredited)
- Ben Hall - Lou Coon (uncredited)
- Joseph P. Mack - A Townsman (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Douglas Foster (Screenplay)
Music: Albert Hay Malotte
Cinematography: Jackson Rose
Editing: Harry Komer
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Keen Interest and Obsession
Keywords
small town, anonymous letter, promise, mysterious man, bereavement, doctor, widower, secret life, curiosity, family tragedy, mysterious stranger, general store, newcomer, new house
More Films by Director: Jacques Tourneur
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Incredible Stranger about?
- In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep a promise.
- Who directed The Incredible Stranger?
- The Incredible Stranger was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
- Who stars in The Incredible Stranger?
- The Incredible Stranger stars John Nesbitt, Paul Guilfoyle, Dorothy Vaughan, Walter Baldwin, Connie Leon, Henry Sylvester.
- How long is The Incredible Stranger?
- The Incredible Stranger has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Incredible Stranger?
- The Incredible Stranger is a Mystery, Drama film.
- Where was The Incredible Stranger produced?
- The Incredible Stranger was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Incredible Stranger?
- The themes of The Incredible Stranger include: Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Keen Interest and Obsession.