by Jenny Jones Prim, bookish Lina McLaidlaw (Joan Fontaine) meets handsome playboy Johnnie Aysgarth (Cary Grant) on a train. From the opening scene, the characters’ economic status is clear, as wealthy Lina bails the financially hapless Johnnie out when he is caught sneaking into first class. Lina is intrigued from the start by this dapper, obstreperous fellow who is cut from so different a cloth than her own, but Johnnie’s intentions are not entirely clear. They encounter each other again at a social gathering, and he gleefully wrangles a one-on-one walk with her in lieu of church. She protests his play to kiss her on the windswept terrain – but somewhat halfheartedly. | Director: Alfred Hitchcock Producers: Robert Altman, Scott Bushnell, Robert Eggenweiler Writers: Samson Raphaelson, Joan Harrison, Alma Reville Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Sr. Editor: William Hamilton Music: Franz Waxman Cast: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce, Dame May Whitty Runtime: 99m. Genre: Mystery / Thriller Country: USA US Theatrical Release: November 14, 1941 US Distributor: Warner Brothers |
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