The Stranger (1946) | |
| Director(s) | Orson Welles |
| Producer(s) | Sam Spiegel |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | |
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The Stranger (1946) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Orson Welles and produced by Sam Spiegel.
Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Writing | Victor Trivas | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Rachel and The Stranger (1948): Indentured Servitude
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 17, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsIt becomes increasingly apparent Rachel and The Stranger is a peculiar little movie that would have no place in the modern landscape, and not simply because RKO Studios is no longer in existence. It feels like arguably its biggest star is off-screen more than he is on because he was probably in at l... Read full article
Edward G. Robinson Pursues Nazis in “The Stranger” directed by Orson Welles
By Stephen Reginald on May 27, 2020 From Classic Movie ManEdward G. Robinson Pursues Nazis in “The Stranger” directed by Orson Welles The Stranger (1946) is a film noir directed by Orson Welles, produced by Sam Spiegel, and starring Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, and Orson Welles. The film concerns Mr. Wilson (Robinson) of the United ... Read full article
book: The Stranger (1942; trans 1988 Matthew Ward) by Albert Camus
By John Grant on Jan 18, 2020 From NoirishAlbert Camus’s L’?tranger/The Stranger/The Outsider is one of the most written-about books of the 20th century, so I doubt that any jejune thoughts of my own are going to add much to the sum of human understanding. It’s a book that somehow I didn’t read during my schooldays a... Read full article
'TILL DEATH US DO PART: The Stranger (1946)
on Jul 20, 2017 From Caftan Woman"How do I kill thee, let me count the ways." CineMaven has been sitting on her couch dreaming of homicide and wedded bliss. On Monday, July 24th click HERE for the contributions to the blogathon with the inspiring title of 'TILL DEATH US DO PART. My contribution is a look at The Stranger and i... Read full article
'TILL DEATH US DO PART: The Stranger (1946)
By Caftan Woman on Jul 20, 2017 From Caftan Woman"How do I kill thee, let me count the ways." CineMaven has been sitting on her couch dreaming of homicide and wedded bliss. On Monday, July 24th click HERE for the contributions to the blogathon with the inspiring title of 'TILL DEATH US DO PART. My contribution is a look at The Stranger and i... Read full article
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Quotes from
Professor Charles Rankin: Murder can be a chain, Mary, one link leading to another until it circles your neck. Red was digging at the grave of the man I killed. Yes, your little man.
Mary Longstreet: You killed him?
Professor Charles Rankin: With these hands. The same hands that have held you close to me.
Mr. Wilson: Fore paws muddy. No mud on hind. Dry leaves mixed with the mud. Red must have been digging somewhere in the woods.
Noah Longstreet: Have you any idea what for, Mr. Wilson?
Mr. Wilson: A body, I think. Meinike's.
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Facts about
Orson Welles' least favourite film of his own.
Orson Welles originally wanted Agnes Moorehead to play the FBI part. The studio said no and instead gave him Edward G. Robinson.
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