The Suspect

(1945)Directed by Robert Siodmak85 minCrime, Drama, Thriller
His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love

Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.

Charles Laughtonas Philip Marshall
Ella Rainesas Mary Gray
Dean Harensas John Marshall
Stanley Ridgesas Inspector Huxley
Henry Daniellas Mr. Simmons
Rosalind Ivanas Cora Marshall
Molly Lamontas Mrs. Simmons
Raymond Severnas Merridew
Eve Amberas Sybil
Maude Eburneas Mrs. Packer
Clifford Brookeas Mr. Packer
Gerald Hameras Griswold (uncredited)
Ernie Adamsas Cabbie (uncredited)
Eve Ashleyas Background Woman (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubreyas Pogson (uncredited)
WBWalter Baconas Commuter (uncredited)
John Berkesas Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
Lillian Bronsonas Miss Crevy (uncredited)
NCNina Campanaas Cashier at Luigi's (uncredited)
Tommy Cookas Child Violinist (uncredited)
FDFrank Dawsonas Jarvis (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeonas Pauline Barlow (uncredited)
HGHelena Grantas Miss Pomfret (uncredited)
Barbara Grayas Model (uncredited)