

Stranger in Town
1957-05-01 · 74 min · ★ 6.9
A vacationing journalist investigates the mysterious death of a composer and debunks the theory that it was suicide.
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- George Pollock
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Alex NicolJohn Madison
Mary Laura WoodLorna Ryland
Mona WashbourneAgnes Smith
Charles Lloyd PackCapt. Nash
Bruce BeebyWilliam Ryland
Colin TapleyHenry Ryland
John HorsleyInspector Powell
Henri VidonVicar
Tom GillHotel Clerk
Harry TowbCafe Attendant
Hal OsmondHotel Barman
Arthur LoweJeweller
Willoughby GoddardPublican
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