The Paradine Case (1947)

12/31/1947 (US) • 1h 54m

Drama, Mystery, Romance

The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

Overview

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.

Top Billed Cast

Gregory Peck

Anthony Keane

Ann Todd

Gay Keane

Alida Valli

Mrs. Paradine

Charles Laughton

Judge Lord Thomas Horfield

Charles Coburn

Sir Simon Flaquer

Ethel Barrymore

Lady Sophie Horfield

Louis Jourdan

Andre Latour

Leo G. Carroll

Sir Joseph

Joan Tetzel

Judy Flaquer


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$4,258,000.00

Revenue

$2,100,000.00

Keywords

femme fatale

film noir

lawyer

black and white

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