The Trouble with Harry(1955)
“A different kind of kick-the-bucket comedy!”
Overview
The trouble with Harry is that he’s dead. In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
John Forsythe
as Sam Marlowe
Shirley MacLaine
as Jennifer Rogers
Edmund Gwenn
as Captain Wiles
Mildred Natwick
as Miss Gravely
Mildred Dunnock
as Mrs. Wiggs
Jerry Mathers
as Arnie Rogers
Royal Dano
as Calvin Wiggs
Parker Fennelly
as Millionaire
Barry Macollum
as Tramp
Dwight Marfield
as Dr. Greenbow
Leslie Woolf
as Art Critic (uncredited)
Philip Truex
as Harry Worp (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trouble with Harry?▼
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What is The Trouble with Harry about?▼
The trouble with Harry is that he’s dead. In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
Who directed The Trouble with Harry?▼
The Trouble with Harry was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1955. It is a comedy, mystery film.
How long is The Trouble with Harry?▼
The Trouble with Harry has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Trouble with Harry?▼
The cast of The Trouble with Harry includes John Forsythe as Sam Marlowe, Shirley MacLaine as Jennifer Rogers, Edmund Gwenn as Captain Wiles, Mildred Natwick as Miss Gravely, Mildred Dunnock as Mrs. Wiggs and more.
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