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Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.
A mild-mannered insurance actuary in London, Philip Marshall, is driven to commit murder by his frustrated desire for excitement and a domineering wife. He begins an affair with a young woman from a local cafe, but his wife's demands and his own guilt begin to unravel his carefully constructed facade.
The Suspect was generally well-received by critics upon its release, lauded for its atmospheric direction, Charles Laughton's compelling performance, and its contribution to the film noir genre. While not a blockbuster, it has since been recognized as a solid example of its kind.
Charles Laughton delivers a masterful performance as a man pushed to murder.
Robert Siodmak's direction creates a palpable sense of dread and atmospheric tension.
A compelling and well-crafted entry into the film noir canon.
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Charles Laughton's performance as Philip Marshall is often cited as one of his best in American cinema, despite the film being made in Hollywood.
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Charles Laughton is super in this thriller telling the tale of a man in a loveless marriage to a harridan of a women, "Cora" - really well portrayed by Rosalind Ivan, whose relentless nagging has managed to drive their son from home. When h...
Simple and short, but still suspenseful noirish crime-thriller features wonderful performances from Charles Laughton and Ella Raines. Managed to keep my attention until the very end and is well photographed and directed film. **3.75/5**
Anodyne affected affairs of the heart. The Suspect is directed by Robert Siodmak and adapted to screenplay by Bertram Millhauser and Arthur T. Horman from the novel "This Way Out" written by James Ronald. It stars Charles Laughton, Ella ...