The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

From the Play that shocked Hollywood!

1945•1h 20m•6.2/10

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6.2/10(55)

George Sanders stars in this engrossing melodrama about a very domineering sister who holds a tight grip on her brother -- especially when he shows signs of falling in love.

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Production

Universal Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

George Sanders

George Sanders

Harry Melville Quincey

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Lettie Quincey

Ella Raines

Ella Raines

Deborah Brown

Sara Allgood

Sara Allgood

Nona

Moyna MacGill

Moyna MacGill

Hester Quincy

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Dr. Adams

Harry von Zell

Harry von Zell

Ben

Judy Clark

Judy Clark

Helen

Coulter Irwin

Coulter Irwin

Biff Wagner

Craig Reynolds

Craig Reynolds

John Warren

Will Wright

Will Wright

Mr. Nelson

Ruth Cherrington

Ruth Cherrington

Matron

Barbara Pepper

Barbara Pepper

Annie

Sarah Selby

Sarah Selby

Alice

Irene Tedrow

Irene Tedrow

Mrs. Follinsbee

Dawn Bender

Dawn Bender

Joan Warren

Walter Soderling

Walter Soderling

Judd Jessup

Arthur Loft

Arthur Loft

Mr. Follinsbee

Ethel Griffies

Ethel Griffies

Mrs. Nelson

Rodney Bell

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