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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945)

17/08/1945 (US)Crime, Drama, Thriller1h 20m
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From the Play that shocked Hollywood!

Overview

George Sanders stars in this engrossing melodrama about a very domineering sister who holds a tight grip on her brother -- especially when he shows signs of falling in love.

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    1. George Sanders

      George Sanders

      Harry Melville Quincey

    2. Geraldine Fitzgerald

      Geraldine Fitzgerald

      Lettie Quincey

    3. Ella Raines

      Ella Raines

      Deborah Brown

    4. Sara Allgood

      Sara Allgood

      Nona

    5. Moyna MacGill

      Moyna MacGill

      Hester Quincy

    6. Samuel S. Hinds

      Samuel S. Hinds

      Dr. Adams

    7. Harry von Zell

      Harry von Zell

      Ben

    8. Judy Clark

      Judy Clark

      Helen

    9. Coulter Irwin

      Coulter Irwin

      Biff Wagner

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    A review by John Chard

    8.0
    Written by John Chard on Apr 26, 2020

    The last of the Quincey's. Robert Siodmak directs this psychological film noir that is based on the Broadway play Uncle Harry by Thomas Job. It stars George Sanders, Ella Raines, Geraldine Fitzgerald & Moyna MacGill. The story follows Harry Quincey (Sanders) a shy clothes designer in small town New England. He lives with his two sisters, the pretty but manipulative Lettie (Fitzgerald) and the more scatty and care free Hester (MacGill). Into his life comes the gorgeous Deborah Brown (Raines) who quickly brings colour to his otherwise dull existence. But Lettie is far from impressed and sets...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • small town
    • mill
    • based on play or musical
    • film noir
    • b movie
    • sibling rivalry
    • new england