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A Balasaur Score of 73 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%. Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 26m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do.
288 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfred HitchcockScreenplay
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- Hubert BathOriginal Music Composer
- Michael PowellWriter
- Reginald ConnellyOriginal Music Composer
- Jimmy CampbellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anny OndraAlice White
- Sara AllgoodMrs. White
- Charles PatonMr. White
- John LongdenDetective Frank Webber
- Donald CalthropTracy
- Cyril RitchardThe Artist
- Hannah JonesThe Landlady
- Harvey BrabanThe Chief Inspector
- Ex-Det. Sergt. BishopThe Detective Sergeant
- Alfred HitchcockMan on Subway (uncredited)
- Johnny AshbyBoy (uncredited)
- Joan BarryAlice White (voice) (uncredited)
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Themes
london, englandblackmailscotland yardbased on play or musicalblack and whiteboyfriend girlfriend relationship