Film
Suspicion (1941)
In his arms she felt safety... in his absence, haunting dread!
Mystery, Romance, Thriller· Directed by Alfred Hitchcock· 99 min
Overview
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.
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- Love in his Heart . . . Tragedy in his Mind! The stars of "Penny Serenade" and "Rebecca" in this most thrilling mystery . . .
- Each time they kissed... there was the thrill of love... the threat of murder!
- Thrill to them together in the greatest emotional hit ever directed by that master of suspenseful drama -- Alfred Hitchcock!
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- Alfred Hitchcock, who gave you "Foreign Correspondent" and "Rebecca", creates his most romantic mystery hit!
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- Cary Grant in his most powerful role as a wastrel husband intent on riches at any cost... Joan Fontaine in her first since "Rebecca", as the bride whose love turned to terror! Completely compelling mystery romance!
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Top billing
- 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