The Suspect.

Duration: 9 reels

Genre: film noir

Year Published: 1945

Creator: Robert Siodmak

Credits: Cast: Charles Laughton, Ella Raines

Copyright: 4Jan45 L13116, renewed 30May72 R531688 Renewal claimant: Universal Pictures Original author: Universal Pictures Co

Description: Philip Marshall (Charles Laughton) is a kind, henpecked accountant who strikes up a friendship with Mary Gray (Ella Raines) He gradually finds himself falling in love with her, but keeps the relationship platonic. Marshall's wife Cora (Rosalind Ivan) discovers the affair, and when Marshall asks her for a divorce, she refuses and threatens a scandal. Cora later dies after a fall down the stairs at home; it is strongly hinted that Marshall murdered her. Inspector Huxley of Scotland Yard suspects Marshall murdered his wife but is unable to prove it or establish a motive.

Complete Record: THE SUSPECT. Universal Pictures Co., Inc., c1945. 9 reels, sd. From a novel by James Ronald. Credits: Associate producer, Islin Auster; director, Robert Siodmak; screenplay, Bertram Millhauser; adaptation, Arthur T. Horman; photographer, Paul Ivano; film editor, Arthur Hilton. © Universal Pictures Co., Inc.; 4Jan45; LP13116.

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