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Release Date:
16 August 1943 (Sweden)
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Tagline:
A Blast of DRAMATIC Dynamite exploded right before your eyes!
Plot:
A young woman discovers her visiting "Uncle Charlie" may not be the man he seems to be.
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 1 win
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1 nomination
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User Comments:
Among the greatest Hitchock classics of the 40's
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| Thornton Wilder | .... | acknowledgment: for his contribution to the preparation of this production (as Mr. Thornton Wilder) |
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Additional Details
Also Known As:
Shadow of Doubt (USA) (poster title)
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Runtime:
108 min
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
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Trivia:
"Shadow of a Doubt" was the script title but was listed as only a "temporary title" until a better title could be found.
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Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When young Charlie is reading the newspaper in the library, the camera casts a shadow on her back.
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Quotes:
Young Charlie:
He thought the world was a horrible place. He couldn't have been very happy, ever. He didn't trust people. Seemed to hate them. He hated the whole world. You know, he said people like us had no idea what the world was really like.
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Soundtrack:
The Merry Widow Waltz
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FAQ
A Note Regarding Spoilers
Why are there two characters named Charlie in the same movie?
Does Hitchcock have a cameo in "Shadow of a Doubt"?
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The ultimate master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock directed his fascinating masterpiece "Shadow of a doubt" at the age of 44 and it was a terrific improvement after the classic "Saboteur" which was definitely a great Hitch movie too, don't get me wrong here. Could it be more simple: this one just had a perfect story that really touched the audience and the whole wicked idea of finding out you have a killer uncle is most exciting when you think of it. It could happen to anybody, I'm sure. No wonder this was one of Hitchcock's own personal favorites. "Shadow of a doubt" may not be the finest Hitchcock-movie of the 40's, though. I admit I haven't seen all of them but I think "Rope" was ever better and "Spellbound" at least just as marvelous but it's safe to say this is one of the most stylish Hitchcock-movies of the decade. What a shame Joseph Cotten never became a bigger star because his powerful performance was one of the most memorable elements of the film.