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Return of a Stranger

1937 · 69 min Crime Drama Romance
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

James Martin and Carol Wall have plans to elope, but a fight with her father's solicitor ends in murder committed by an unknown third-party, and Martin is hunted for the crime, knowing the solicitor was alive when he left him. Carol refuses to speak to him, and he escapes on a ship to South Africa. There, he is the victim of an accident that disfigures his face, and he returns to England to clear his name, believing he won't be recognized. Other than by everybody who knew him, it turns out.

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Year 1937
Country United Kingdom
Genre Crime, Drama, Romance
Director Victor Hanbury
Runtime 69 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes)

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Return of a Stranger has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1937. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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