Leona Stevenson is confined to bed and uses her telephone to keep in contact with the outside world. One day she overhears a murder plot on the telephone and is desperate to find out who is the intended victim.
A wealthy, manipulative invalid overhears a murder plot on her telephone and desperately tries to uncover the identity of the victim and the killers before she becomes their next target. As she investigates, she uncovers a complex web of deceit involving her husband and his business dealings. The ticking clock of the phone line becomes her only hope for survival.
Sorry, Wrong Number was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its suspenseful plot, Barbara Stanwyck's powerful performance, and its innovative use of the telephone as a central plot device. It is considered a classic of film noir and a masterclass in suspense.
Google audience: Audiences consistently praise the film's thrilling plot and Stanwyck's compelling performance, calling it a suspenseful and captivating classic.
Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress (Barbara Stanwyck) and Best Film Editing. Barbara Stanwyck also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
The film originated as a radio play by Lucille Fletcher, which aired on 'Suspense' in 1943, also starring Stanwyck.
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