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Strangers in the House

19421h 35mHenri Decoin
IMDb 7.0

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Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape boredom by stealing cars and other objects, is immediately suspected.

DramaCrimeMystery
Based On Novel Or Book

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What is Strangers in the House (1942) about?

Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape…

Who stars in Strangers in the House?

Strangers in the House stars Raimu (Maître Hector Loursat), Juliette Faber (Nicole Loursat), Gabrielle Fontan (Fine), Héléna Manson (Madame Manu), Tania Fédor (Madame Marthe Dossin). The film was directed by Henri Decoin.

How long is Strangers in the House?

Strangers in the House has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942.

Is Strangers in the House worth watching?

Strangers in the House holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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