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Stage Fright (1950)

UNRATED 110 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   15 April 1950 (USA)
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A struggling actress tries to help a friend prove his innocence when he's accused of murdering the husband of a high society entertainer.

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writers:

Whitfield Cook (screen play), Alma Reville (adaptation), and 3 more credits »
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2 wins & 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jane Wyman ...
Marlene Dietrich ...
Michael Wilding ...
Richard Todd ...
Alastair Sim Alastair Sim ...
Commodore Gill (as Alistair Sim)
Sybil Thorndike Sybil Thorndike ...
Mrs. Gill
Kay Walsh Kay Walsh ...
Nellie Goode
Miles Malleson Miles Malleson ...
Mr. Fortesque (also as Miles Mallison)
Hector MacGregor Hector MacGregor ...
Freddie Williams
Joyce Grenfell Joyce Grenfell ...
'Lovely Ducks'
André Morell André Morell ...
Inspector Byard (as Andre Morell)
Patricia Hitchcock Patricia Hitchcock ...
Chubby Bannister
Ballard Berkeley Ballard Berkeley ...
Sergeant Mellish
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Storyline

Jonathan Cooper is wanted by the police who suspect him of killing his lover's husband. His friend Eve Gill offers to hide him and Jonathan explains to her that his lover, actress Charlotte Inwood is the real murderer. Eve decides to investigate for herself, but when she meets the detective in charge of the case, she starts to fall in love. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Actress | Police | Maid | Friend | Love  | See more »

Taglines:

Gripping New Greatness From Warner Bros. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Alfred Hitchcock's Stage Fright See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Cameo: [Alfred Hitchcock] turning to look at Eve in her disguise as Charlotte's maid. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The way that Johnny carries Charlotte's blue dress changes between shots. See more »

Quotes

Eve Gill: There's nothing the matter with your reputation!
Commodore Gill: Oh, indeed? I'd rather flattered myself that there was...
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Connections

Featured in The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Love Is Lyrical (Whisper Sweet Little Nothing to Me)"
(1950) (uncredited)
Written by Mischa Spoliansky
Performed by Marlene Dietrich See more »