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Shadow of a Doubt is a 1943 American psychological thriller film noir directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten. Written by Thornton Wilder, Sally Benson, and Alma Reville, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Story for Gordon McDonell.
With Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Henry Travers. A teenage girl, overjoyed when her favorite uncle comes to visit the family in their quiet California town, slowly begins to suspect that he is in fact the "Merry Widow" killer sought by the authorities.
In Santa Rosa, a teen living in a two story house is lying in bed. Charlotte "Charlie" Newton (Teresa Wright), is frustrated by boredom, complaining to her father, Joseph "Joe" Newton (Henry Travers) because nothing interesting ever happens in her life or that of her family.
Nov 9, 2011 · In "Shadow of a Doubt," there's no possibility of innocence. It's clear from the outset that Uncle Charlie ( Joseph Cotten) is the notorious "Merry Widow Killer," and more than once Hitchcock cuts to nightmarish fantasies of (presumably) merry widows waltzing.
Shadow of a Doubt (1943) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) visits his relatives in Santa Rosa. He is a very charming man, but his niece slowly realizes that he is wanted for murder and he soon recognizes her suspicions ...
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Charlie Oakley creates quite a stir and charms the ladies' club, as well as the bank President where his brother-in-law works. Young Charlie begins to notice odd behavior on his part, such as ...
Jun 13, 2024 · Shadow of a Doubt, American thriller film, released in 1943, that Alfred Hitchcock reportedly ranked as his personal favourite of the movies he directed. (Read Alfred Hitchcock’s 1965 Britannica essay on film production.)
Apr 21, 2017 · Shadow of a Doubt is not glamorous nor does it feature international intrigue, instead it tackles the sinister underbelly of peaceful small town America. The film stars Teresa Wright as Charlie, a bright young woman living in Santa Rosa, CA.
Overview. Just when Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Newton, is feeling especially frustrated by the lack of excitement in her small town in California, she receives wonderful news: Her uncle and namesake, Charlie Oakley, is coming to visit.
