DramaYear1945Duration1h 25mIMDb7.3

The Suspect

DramaFilm-NoirThriller

An unhappily married man begins a flirtation with a younger woman. When his wife threatens to ruin her, he decides to take action.

Trailer

Cast

Robert Siodmak

Director

Charles Laughton

Philip Marshall

Ella Raines

Mary Gray

Dean Harens

John Marshall

Stanley Ridges

Inspector Huxley

Henry Daniell

Mr. Simmons

Rosalind Ivan

Cora Marshall

Molly Lamont

Mrs. Simmons

Raymond Severn

Merridew

EA

Eve Amber

Sybil

Maude Eburne

Mrs. Packer

Clifford Brooke

Mr. Packer

Ernie Adams

Cabbie

EA

Eve Ashley

Background Woman

Jimmy Aubrey

Pogson

WB

Walter Bacon

Commuter

John Berkes

Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather

Lillian Bronson

Miss Crevy

NC

Nina Campana

Cashier at Luigi's

Bertram Millhauser

Writer

AT

Arthur T. Horman

Writer

JR

James Ronald

Writer

Comments

8 Comments

Olivia JesayaMay 29, 2023

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YungeNov 16, 2022

The Suspect

ستار سعد-SattarSaadNov 16, 2022

The Suspect stars Charles Laughton and a highly competent troupe of B actors. It is a story of a murderer. A murderer you are rooting for right from the beginning to get away with his murder. At worst, he only deserves two weeks of community service and one month of anger management counseling. I do have this nasty habit of wanting criminals to get away with their crimes as I watch films that eventually make them pay.. This film is the epitome of my habit. A must-see film.

Ali algmatyNov 16, 2022

This is one of my favourite Charles Laughton movies. Playing a mild mannered man, very much loved by his peers for his gentleness and kindness to all around him. The only problem is his home life. The mother of his only son is a sour, vicious, complaining woman who doesn't want anybody to be happy including herself. She drives her son away from the family home and finds out that her husband (even though he's not sharing the marital bed) is having romantic liaisons with a young woman who recently enquired about employment as a "typist" wasn't much heard of in 1902, the year in which this is set. I totally understand why he has to do what he has to do and not the deed itself. You'll see for yourself the dilemma he has to face and may understand why I feel what he has done isn't really that bad.

Bhavin PatelNov 16, 2022

Well, I won't bother to summarize what unfolds in this excellent suspense film starring the incredibly talented Charles Laughton, since other reviewers above have done so quite nicely, and have also touted the film's good qualities. I just watched my old VHS copy (taped off TV) last night (sort of fuzzy, but better than nothing). Why on earth Universal Pictures does not release this little gem on DVD, which it richly deserves, I will never understand. I am sure many discerning film buffs and Laughton fans would buy it in a New York minute. And, I mustn't forget to comment on how marvellously Rosalind Ivan portrays the wife from hell.

nomcebo ZikodeNov 16, 2022

"The Suspect" is a taut suspenser, grandly acted by Charles Laughton and fine cast, and beautifully produced. But who can see it? Unfortunately, for some strange reason, the film was never brought out on video format. This comment is written to hopefully create some interest in helping to rectify this void. With all the less capable films on video, this is one omission which needs to be seriously addressed. ###

TV.Quran ✅Nov 16, 2022

I'm converted to the YouTube cause. If it wasn't for YouTube I may never had seen this jewel, with a performance by the extraordinary Charles Laughton that is nothing short of magnificent. The tenderness of the man! Director Robert Siodmak creates a perfect noir without low blows or gimmicks. Ella Raines is lovely as the object of his affection and Rosalind Ivan is priceless as the awful wife. The last shot is pure Laughton and his personal struggle for integrity. Loved it.

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