Stranger on the Third Floor
Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.
Where to watch Stranger on the Third Floor in United States
Can I watch Stranger on the Third Floor in United States? Stranger on the Third Floor isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Stranger on the Third Floor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Stranger on the Third Floor
Stranger on the Third Floor is a 1940 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Boris Ingster. The cast is led by Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet. It has a runtime of 1h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Stranger on the Third Floor was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 16, 1940.
- Director
- Boris Ingster
- Writers
- Frank Partos, Nathanael West
- Release date
- August 16, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Stranger on the Third Floor cast & crew
Stranger on the Third Floor was directed by Boris Ingster and written by Frank Partos and Nathanael West.
The cast features Peter Lorre as The Stranger, John McGuire as Michael Ward, Margaret Tallichet as Jane, Charles Waldron as District Attorney, Elisha Cook Jr. as Joe Briggs, and Charles Halton as Albert Meng.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Nicholas Musuraca, and it was produced by Lee S. Marcus.
Is Stranger on the Third Floor worth watching?
Stranger on the Third Floor holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 109 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 4m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Stranger on the Third Floor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Stranger on the Third Floor
Stranger on the Third Floor isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Stranger on the Third Floor
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
Defense Attorney
Otto Hoffman
Police Surgeon
Bobby Barber
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)
Stranger on the Third Floor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Stranger on the Third Floor in United States?
Stranger on the Third Floor is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Stranger on the Third Floor in?
Stranger on the Third Floor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Stranger on the Third Floor?
Stranger on the Third Floor runs 1 hours 4 minutes (64 minutes).
▸What is Stranger on the Third Floor rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 109 ratings.
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