Ann Harding plays a lovely but somewhat naive young woman who goes on a European vacation after winning a lottery. Swept off her feet by charming Basil Rathbone, Harding finds herself married before she is fully able to grasp the situation. Slowly but surely, Rathbone's loving veneer crumbles; when he casually asks Harding to sign a document turning her entire fortune over to him, she deduces that her days are numbered.
Cecily Harrington, a young woman engaged to Nigel, impulsively accepts a proposal from the charming and enigmatic Gerald. Soon after their wedding, Cecily begins to suspect that Gerald harbors a dark secret and may not be the man she thought he was. As strange occurrences escalate, she uncovers a chilling truth about his past and his intentions.
The 1937 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's play 'Love from a Stranger' received generally positive reviews for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Basil Rathbone. It was noted for successfully translating the psychological tension of the stage production to the screen, creating a chilling thriller that resonated with audiences of the time.
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This film is an adaptation of the play 'Love from a Stranger', which itself was based on a short story by Agatha Christie titled 'Philomel Cottage'.
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