The Suspect
Starring: Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Henry Daniell
Director: Robert Siodmak
Writer: Arthur T. Horman
The Suspect is a 1944 American film noir starring Charles Laughton and Ella Raines, and directed by Robert Siodmak. Set in Edwardian London in 1902, it is based on the 1939 novel This Way Out, by James Ronald, and was released by Universal Pictures.
Trivia
- Siodmak said "we had the greatest difficulty finding anyone to act with" Laughton.
- In order to control the actor, he deliberately withheld the full script, opting instead to discuss each scene with him the night before filming.
- Additionally, Siodmak kept Laughton engaged on set by having him rehearse with the other actors, earning a reputation as "a brilliant director of actors." He was warned that halfway through a film Laughton traditionally had bouts of uncertainty.
Previous Showings
2 Runs • 2 Festivals
1,142 tickets sold
All runs on record (2):
- November 24 - 25, 2012 · 707 ticketsUNIVERSAL PICTURES Part 2: 1940-1945w/ Phantom Lady
- November 16 - 17, 2023 · 435 ticketsUniversal Pictures: Horror and Morew/ Saboteur