Stranger in Town
1957 · 74 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Drama
A vacationing journalist investigates the mysterious death of a composer and debunks the theory that it was suicide.
Directed by George Pollock · Written by Norman Hudis
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Alex Nicol John Madison - A Anne Paige Vicky Leigh
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Mary Laura Wood Lorna Ryland -
Mona Washbourne Agnes Smith -
Charles Lloyd Pack Capt. Nash -
Bruce Beeby William Ryland -
Colin Tapley Henry Ryland -
John Horsley Inspector Powell - B Betty Impey Geraldine Nash
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Henri Vidon Vicar - R Robert Reardon Matthews
- P Peggy Ann Clifford Mrs. Woodham
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