The Paradine Case (1947) | |
| Director(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Producer(s) | David O. Selznick (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Mystery, Romance, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Courtroom |
Featured Cast:
The Paradine Case Overview:
The Paradine Case (1947) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by David O. Selznick.
SYNOPSIS
This is the last of the films Hitchcock directed under producer Selznick, who co-wrote the script. A happily married English barrister (Peck) falls in love with a beautiful client (Valli) accused of murdering her husband. Peck learns of Valli's affair with her stableman (Jourdan) and calls him to the stand. The result is a stunning reversal and death. In pure Selznick style, nearly a third of the film's budget went to re-creating the original courtroom on the set. Valli and Jourdan's American film debuts.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
.
Academy Awards 1947 --- Ceremony Number 20 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ethel Barrymore | Nominated |
The Paradine Case BlogHub Articles:
Noir I Don’t Care For: The Paradine Case (1947)
By shadowsandsatin on Jul 4, 2021 From Shadows and SatinAs I?ve mentioned a time or two in previous posts, I am a member of a classic movie meetup group that continued to flourish throughout the pandemic; each week, we’re assigned an old movie that?s available on YouTube, and then we gather via Zoom to discuss it. Moderated by Steven Reginald over ... Read full article
Gregory Peck tops the cast in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Paradine Case”
By Stephen Reginald on Jun 23, 2021 From Classic Movie ManGregory Peck tops the cast in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Paradine Case” The Paradine Case (1947) is an American courtroom drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn, and Ethel Barrymore. The film introduced Alida Valli... Read full article
The Paradine Case
By Amanda Garrett on Aug 17, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm reviewing The Paradine Case (1947). Director Alfred Hitchcock's courtroom drama is about a mysterious woman (Alida Valli) who may have murdered her blind husband. This article is part of The Third Annual Barrymore Trilogy Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood. ... Read full article
Blu-ray Review: The Paradine Case
By Devon Powell on Jun 1, 2017 From Hitchcock MasterDistributor: Kino Lorber Release Date: May 30, 2017 Region: Region Free Length: 01:54:16 Video: 1080P (MPEG-4, AVC) Main Audio: 2.0 English DTS-HD Master Audio (48 kHz, 1556 kbps, 16-bit) Subtitles: English SDH Ratio: 1.37:1 Bitrate: 23.92 Mbps Notes: This is the film?s North American Blu-ray debut.... Read full article
THE PARADINE CASE ( 1947 )
By Theresa Brown on Jun 14, 2016 From CineMaven's Essays from the CouchHitchcock introduces us to Mrs. Paradine. His camera slowly revolves around her. He gives her a breathtaking close-up which brings us closer to her than personal decorum or propriety would allow. Alida Valli plays Mrs. Paradine, this cool, beautifully austere, unapproachable looking woman. And she ... Read full article
See all The Paradine Case articles
Quotes from The Paradine Case
Judy Flaquer: But darling, you've got to remember, its Tony's job.
Anthony Keane, Counsel for the Defense: Does the name of Margaret Wells convey anything to you?
Andre Latour, Paradine's Valet: [hesitating] Yes, sir.
Anthony Keane, Counsel for the Defense: What does that name convey to you?
[Latour doesn't respond]
Anthony Keane, Counsel for the Defense: Well, I must try to help your memory. I put it to you that some years ago you were engaged to Margaret Wells of Three Rivers, Quebec; that on your wedding day she left you at the church door and went off with a saddler named Richard Truton.
Andre Latour, Paradine's Valet: That is finished! That is in the past!
Judge Lord Thomas Horfield: Your question may be relevant, Mr Keane; its relevance escapes me.
Anthony Keane, Counsel for the Defense: M'lord, I submit that the witness has shown, in his evidence and also in his behavior, an almost pathological bias against, not only my client, but against all women.
Judge Lord Thomas Horfield: I may be stupid, but I fail to understand what this jilting has to do with the case; after seeing the witness and observing his appearance and bearing, I should be inclined to regard the young lady's conduct as pathological, not his.
Andre Latour, Paradine's Valet: It was she who dragged us both down. I hated every moment with her, but God forgive me, I couldn't help myself!
read more quotes from The Paradine Case...
Facts about The Paradine Case
Ben Hecht and James Bridie wrote the original screenplay, based on the adaptation by Alma Reville. But David O. Selznick wasn't pleased. So David O. Selznick rewrote the script.
'Alfred Hitchock (I)' wanted William Marsh (Andre Latour in the film) to be "a manure-smelling stable hand, a man really reeked of manure." So he tried to get Robert Newton for the role.
read more facts about The Paradine Case...
