''I'm a Stranger'' is a 1952 British
comedy film
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directed by
Brock Williams
Brock Williams (born August 11, 1979) is a former professional American football cornerback. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Wil ...
and starring
Greta Gynt
Greta Gynt (born Margrethe Woxholt; 15 November 1916 – 2 April 2000) was a Norwegian dancer and actress. She is remembered for her starring roles in the British classic films '' The Dark Eyes of London'', '' Mr. Emmanuel'', ''Take My Life'', '' ...
,
James Hayter and
Hector Ross
Hector Ross (1914-1980) was a British stage, film and television actor.
Partial filmography
* '' Night Beat'' (1947) - Don Brady
* ''Bonnie Prince Charlie'' (1948) - Glenaladale
* '' The Man Who Disappeared'' (1951) - Dr. Watson
* '' Happy Go ...
. In the film, various different parties search for a missing will which leaves a fortune to a stranger from
Calcutta
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.
Cast
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Greta Gynt
Greta Gynt (born Margrethe Woxholt; 15 November 1916 – 2 April 2000) was a Norwegian dancer and actress. She is remembered for her starring roles in the British classic films '' The Dark Eyes of London'', '' Mr. Emmanuel'', ''Take My Life'', '' ...
as Herself
*
James Hayter as Horatio Flowerdew
*
Hector Ross
Hector Ross (1914-1980) was a British stage, film and television actor.
Partial filmography
* '' Night Beat'' (1947) - Don Brady
* ''Bonnie Prince Charlie'' (1948) - Glenaladale
* '' The Man Who Disappeared'' (1951) - Dr. Watson
* '' Happy Go ...
as Inspector Craddock
*
Jean Cadell
Jean Dunlop Cadell (13 September 1884 – 29 September 1967) was a Scottish character actress. Although her married name was Jean Dunlop Perceval-Clark she retained her maiden name in the context of acting.
Life and career
She was born at 4 ...
as Hannah Mackenzie
*
Patric Doonan
Patric Doonan (George William Doonan) (18 April 1926 in Derby, Derbyshire – 10 March 1958 in London) was a British stage and screen actor. He was the son of comedian George Vincent Doonan and Doris Mary (Nee Endsor) he was the brother of ...
as George Westcott
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Charles Lloyd Pack
Charles Lloyd-Pack (10 October 1902 – 22 December 1983) was a British film, television and stage actor.
Life and career
Lloyd-Pack was born at Wapping, East London, to working-class parents. He was seen in several horror films produced by th ...
as Mr. Cringle
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Martina Mayne as Mary
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Fulton Mackay
William Fulton Beith Mackay (12 August 1922 – 6 June 1987) was a Scottish actor and playwright, best known for his role as prison officer Mr. Mackay in the 1970s television sitcom ''Porridge''.
Early life
Mackay was born in Paisley, Renfre ...
as Alastair Campbell
Critical reception
''
TV Guide
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The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine, TV Guide Mag ...
'' called the film "Amusing at times but unmemorable."
References
External links
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1952 films
Films directed by Brock Williams
1952 comedy films
British comedy films
Films scored by Jack Beaver
British black-and-white films
1950s English-language films
1950s British films
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