

The Incredible Stranger
1942-06-20 · 11 min · ★ 6.2
In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep a promise.
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- Directors
- Jacques Tourneur
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Paul GuilfoyleThe Stranger (uncredited)
Dorothy VaughanMrs. Brewster (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinDoctor Peabody (uncredited)
Sam AshStorekeeper (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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