Affair in Trinidad (1952): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Affair in Trinidad is a 1952 romantic thriller directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Rita Hayworth as Chris Emery, Ross Elliott and Torin Thatcher. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $47 worldwide. Stream it on YouTube Free and YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Beckworth Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Affair in Trinidad About?
The premise of Affair in Trinidad without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
“You weren’t the first… and you won’t be the last!” A nightclub singer enlists her brother-in-law to track down her husband’s killer.
Affair in Trinidad Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- caribbean sea
- singer
- sister in law in love with brother in law
- bend down exposing cleavage
- woman in danger
- young widow
- trinidad
- birthday party
- seductive dance
- upskirt camera shot
- hayworth and ford
- brother in law sister in law kiss
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- murder disguised as suicide
- riding crop
- traitor
- coroner's inquest
- woman undresses behind a screen
- passport confiscated
- domestic servant
- douglas dc 3
- sexual innuendo
- convertible
- sleuthing
- evening gown
- smoking on an airplane
- sailboat
- barefoot woman
- death of husband
- grabbing a woman's wrist
- man kisses a woman's hand
- british west indies
- mansion
- female nightclub singer
- american consulate
- world war two veteran
- shrouded corpse
- ambulance
- caribbean island
- begins with voice over narration
- guard dog
- character's photograph in a newspaper
- stationery
- west indies
- police inspector
- nightclub owner
- pearl necklace
- women's dressing room
- eavesdropping
- reference to pearl harbor
- hit over the head
Where to Watch Affair in Trinidad
Stream it on YouTube Free and YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Affair in Trinidad Cast & Characters
Rita Hayworth leads the cast as Chris Emery, with Ross Elliott as Corpse of Neal Emery (uncredited) and Torin Thatcher as Inspector Smythe. Directed by Vincent Sherman; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vincent Sherman
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Rita Hayworth as Chris Emery - Ross Elliott as Corpse of Neal Emery (uncredited)
- Torin Thatcher as Inspector Smythe
- Howard Wendell as Anderson
Also Starring in Affair in Trinidad
· 37 more- Alexander Scourby Max Fabian
- Glenn Ford Steve Emery
- Karl Stepanek Walters
- Steven Geray Wittol
- Juanita Moore Dominique
- Harold Miller Café Patron (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Party Guest (uncredited)
- James Conaty Party Guest (uncredited)
- Frank McLure Party Guest (uncredited)
- Steve Carruthers Party Guest (uncredited)
- Joel Fluellen Jeffrey Mabetes, Fisherman (uncredited)
- George Nardelli Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
- Paul Cristo Party Guest (uncredited)
- Ralph Moody Coroner (uncredited)
- Mort Mills Martin, Wittol's Henchman (uncredited)
- Roy Glenn Fisherman (uncredited)
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- Robert Boon Pilot (uncredited)
- George Voskovec Doctor Franz Huebling
- Mary Bayless Café Patron (uncredited)
- Gregg Martell Olaf, Fabian's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Kathleen O'Malley Stewardess (uncredited)
- Leslie Sketchley Café Patron (uncredited)
- Tex Brodus Party Guest (uncredited)
- Foster H. Phinney Party Guest (uncredited)
- Don Kohler Jimmy Peters, Reporter (uncredited)
- Rama Bai Servant (uncredited)
- Don Blackman Bobby (uncredited)
- Albert Szabo Butler (uncredited)
- Ivan Browning Fisherman (uncredited)
- Leonidas Ossetynski Refugee (uncredited)
- John Sherman Englishman (uncredited)
- Fred Baker Baker, Airport Clerk (uncredited)
- King Charles MacNiles Calypso Singer (uncredited)
- Valerie Bettis Veronica Huebling
- Walter Kohler Peter Bronec
- Calvin Emery Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
- John Parlow Butler (uncredited)
Affair in Trinidad Plot Summary
What happens in Affair in Trinidad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chris Emery, a talented nightclub singer and dancer in the vibrant British colony of Trinidad and Tobago, finds her life turned upside down after a tragic event. One evening, following her performance, she is approached by Inspector Smythe and Anderson, a representative from the American consulate, who deliver the shocking news that her husband, Neil, has been found dead. Grief-stricken but determined to uncover the truth, Chris receives comfort from Neil’s close friend, Max Fabian.
Full summary
The whole story of Affair in Trinidad, scene by scene
Affair in Trinidad Box Office
Affair in Trinidad grossed $47 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$47
- International
- $47
Affair in Trinidad Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Affair in Trinidad.
How Well Do You Know Affair in Trinidad?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Chris Emery's profession in Affair in Trinidad?
Cars in Affair in Trinidad
8 cars on screen, including the 1949 Austin A70 Hampshire and the 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan.
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1949 Austin A70 Hampshire Important role -
1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Important role -
1951 Ford Custom Minor role -
1948 Ford F-1 Panel Minor role
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Affair in Trinidad FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Affair in Trinidad, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Affair in Trinidad?
Affair in Trinidad runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Affair in Trinidad released?
Affair in Trinidad was released on July 29, 1952.
Who directed Affair in Trinidad?
Affair in Trinidad was directed by Vincent Sherman.
More films by Vincent Sherman Who is in the cast of Affair in Trinidad?
Affair in Trinidad stars Rita Hayworth as Chris Emery, Ross Elliott as Corpse of Neal Emery (uncredited) and Torin Thatcher as Inspector Smythe, among 41 credited actors.
Where can I watch Affair in Trinidad?
In the US, Affair in Trinidad is streaming on YouTube Free and YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Affair in Trinidad make at the box office?
Affair in Trinidad grossed $47 worldwide.
Does Affair in Trinidad have a post-credit scene?
No. Affair in Trinidad has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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