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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry( 1945)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      George Sanders

      Harry Melville Quincey

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      Geraldine Fitzgerald

      Lettie Quincey

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      Ella Raines

      Deborah Brown

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      Sara Allgood

      Nona

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      Moyna MacGill

      Hester Quincy

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      Samuel S. Hinds

      Dr. Adams

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      Harry von Zell

      Ben

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      Judy Clark

      Helen

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      Coulter Irwin

      Biff Wagner

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      Craig Reynolds

      John Warren

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      Will Wright

      Mr. Nelson

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      Ruth Cherrington

      Matron

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      Barbara Pepper

      Annie

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      Sarah Selby

      Alice

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      Irene Tedrow

      Mrs. Follinsbee

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      Dawn Bender

      Joan Warren

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      Walter Soderling

      Judd Jessup

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      Arthur Loft

      Mr. Follinsbee

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      Ethel Griffies

      Mrs. Nelson

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      Rodney Bell

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      Mike Clifton

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      Neal Dodd

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      Robert Dudley

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      Billy Gray

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      William Hall

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      Harry Hayden

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      Holmes Herbert

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      Frank Jaquet

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      Robert Malcolm

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      Matt McHugh

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      Robert McKenzie

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      Fred Santley

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      Wallace Scott

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sun 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 ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

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