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Stranger on the Third Floor 1940

   Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his “evidence” has sentenced the wrong man to death.

Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his “evidence” has sentenced the wrong man to death.

Does Stranger on the Third Floor have end credit scenes?

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Stranger on the Third Floor

Explore the complete cast of Stranger on the Third Floor, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Ethel Griffies

Ethel Griffies

Mrs. Kane

Paul McVey

Paul McVey

Detective Lieutenant Jones (uncredited)

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Joe Briggs

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

Albert Meng

Oscar O'Shea

Oscar O'Shea

The Judge

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

The Stranger

Alec Craig

Alec Craig

Briggs' Defense Attorney

Charles Judels

Charles Judels

Nick Nanbajan, the Cafe Owner (uncredited)

Herb Vigran

Herb Vigran

Reporter Who Wins Cardgame (uncredited)

Charles Waldron

Charles Waldron

District Attorney

Bobby Barber

Bobby Barber

Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)

Emory Parnell

Emory Parnell

Grilling Detective in Dream Sequence (uncredited)

Jim Farley

Jim Farley

Policeman at Accident (uncredited)

Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor

Policeman (uncredited)

Bruce Mitchell

Bruce Mitchell

Policeman in Court (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Cab Driver Sitting on Cab (uncredited)

John Harmon

John Harmon

Thin-Faced Man in Crowd (uncredited)

John McGuire

John McGuire

Michael Ward

Dell Henderson

Dell Henderson

Detective (uncredited)

Gladden James

Gladden James

Tom, a Reporter (uncredited)

Margaret Tallichet

Margaret Tallichet

Jane

Bud Osborne

Bud Osborne

Bartender (uncredited)

Otto Hoffman

Otto Hoffman

Charles Evans

Robert Dudley

Robert Dudley

Postman (uncredited)

Frank Yaconelli

Frank Yaconelli

Jack, Coffee Shop Owner (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Donald Kerr

Man Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)

Betty Farrington

Betty Farrington

Woman Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)

Dick Rush

Dick Rush

Court Bailiff (uncredited)

William Edmunds

William Edmunds

Gardener (uncredited)

Ralph Sanford

Ralph Sanford

Truck Driver in Accident (uncredited)

Greta Granstedt

Greta Granstedt

Housekeeper (uncredited)

Jack Gargan

Jack Gargan

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Henry Roquemore

Henry Roquemore

Mr. McLean, Jane's Boss (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway

Suzanne Ridgway

Customer at Nick's (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. Bradley

Court Clerk (uncredited)

Lynton Brent

Lynton Brent

Cabdriver at Nick's (uncredited)

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Martin

Broderick O'Farrell

Broderick O'Farrell

Minister in Dream Sequence (uncredited)

Jack Cheatham

Jack Cheatham

Detective (uncredited)

Ray Cooke

Ray Cooke

Phil, Lunch Counterman (uncredited)

Lee Bonnell

Lee Bonnell

Reporter (uncredited)

Jane Keckley

Jane Keckley

Angry Awakened Landlady (uncredited)

Max Hoffman Jr.

Max Hoffman Jr.

Charlie, the Third Cab Driver (uncredited)

Bess Wade

Bess Wade

Court Scrubwoman (uncredited)

Catherine Wallace

Catherine Wallace

Woman (uncredited)

Robert Weldon

Robert Weldon

Reporter (uncredited)

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Stranger on the Third Floor Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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Stranger on the Third Floor Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Stranger on the Third Floor across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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