The Paradine Case (1947)

  • NR
  • 12/31/1947 (US)
  • Drama, Mystery, Romance
  • 1h 54m

The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

Overview

Attorney Anthony Keane agrees to represent Londonite Mrs. Paradine, who has been fingered in her husband's murder. From the start, the married lawyer is drawn to the enigmatic beauty, and he begins to cast about for a way to exonerate his client. Keane puts the Paradine household servant on the stand, suggesting he is the killer. But Keane soon loses his way in the courtroom, and his half-baked plan sets off a stunning chain of events.

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

David O. Selznick

Screenplay

Robert Hichens

Novel

Cast

Gregory Peck's headshot

Gregory Peck

Anthony Keane
Ann Todd's headshot

Ann Todd

Gay Keane
Alida Valli's headshot

Alida Valli

Mrs. Paradine
Charles Laughton's headshot

Charles Laughton

Judge Lord Thomas Horfield
Charles Coburn's headshot

Charles Coburn

Sir Simon Flaquer
Ethel Barrymore's headshot

Ethel Barrymore

Lady Sophie Horfield
Louis Jourdan's headshot

Louis Jourdan

Andre Latour
Leo G. Carroll's headshot

Leo G. Carroll

Sir Joseph

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