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The stranger
In a luxury hotel, a gathering of foreign high society people attend a wedding lunch. By the end of the feast a dramatic turn of events occurs : on the time of leaving the groom realizes that his newly married wife has... disappeared ! One morning, some time later, he meets her again at the Bois de Boulogne. She tells him everything about her strange attitude: she needed to be married to be able to have access to her husband's money. With this money, she managed to avenge her mother.
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Plot Summary
A drifter arrives in a small town and quickly becomes entangled in the lives of its residents, particularly a young woman and her wealthy, domineering father. As secrets begin to unravel, the drifter's past catches up with him, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'The Stranger' received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, though some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and dramatic tension.
Appreciated for the performances, especially from Carole Lombard.
Some found the narrative pacing to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Stranger' from 1931 is not readily available through modern aggregated platforms.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of Carole Lombard's early leading roles before she achieved major stardom.
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