Mystery ·Romance ·Thriller · United States of America · 1941 · 1h 39m

Suspicion

Suspicion poster
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Cast
Cary Grant as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth Joan Fontaine as Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth Cedric Hardwicke as General McLaidlaw Nigel Bruce as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite May Whitty as Mrs. McLaidlaw Isabel Jeans as Mrs. Newsham
Crew
Harry Stradling Sr. — Director of Photography William Hamilton — Editor Franz Waxman — Original Music Composer Alma Reville — Screenplay Joan Harrison — Screenplay Samson Raphaelson — Screenplay
Tagline

In his arms she felt safety...in his absence, haunting dread!

Synopsis

A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.

Trailer Suspicion — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
poisonmarried coupletelegraminvestigationhoneymoonmarriagekissmoneymurdererloansuspicioussuspect husband
Key Collaborators
Alfred Hitchcock Director Harry Stradling Sr. Director of Photography William Hamilton Editor Franz Waxman Original Music Composer Alma Reville Screenplay Joan Harrison Screenplay Samson Raphaelson Screenplay Anthony Berkeley Cox Novel Harry E. Edington Producer Edward Stevenson Costume Design
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