Movie

Stranger on the Third Floor

★ 6.5(107)19401h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Boris Ingster
Release date: 1940-08-16
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Budget: $171,200
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Stranger on the Third Floor

Stranger on the Third Floor is a 1940 movie in the Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Boris Ingster, starring Peter Lorre, John McGuire and Margaret Tallichet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 107 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stranger on the Third Floor in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Peter Lorre

The Stranger

John McGuire

Michael Ward

Margaret Tallichet

Jane

Charles Waldron

District Attorney

Elisha Cook Jr.

Joe Briggs

Charles Halton

Albert Meng

Ethel Griffies

Mrs. Kane

Cliff Clark

Martin

Oscar O'Shea

The Judge

Alec Craig

Briggs' Defense Attorney

Otto Hoffman

Charles Evans

Bobby Barber

Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

film noirb moviewrongful conviction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stranger on the Third Floor in Mexico?+

Stranger on the Third Floor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Stranger on the Third Floor on Netflix?+

Stranger on the Third Floor is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Stranger on the Third Floor?+

Stranger on the Third Floor has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in Stranger on the Third Floor?+

Stranger on the Third Floor stars Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron and Elisha Cook Jr..

When did Stranger on the Third Floor come out?+

Stranger on the Third Floor is a 1940 movie directed by Boris Ingster.

What genre is Stranger on the Third Floor?+

Stranger on the Third Floor is Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Stranger on the Third Floor?+

Stranger on the Third Floor was directed by Boris Ingster.