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The Paradine case

Call Number

  • DVD MYSTERY/THRILLER (CEN, EAS)

Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn, Ethel Barrymore, Alida Valli, Leo G. Carroll, Louis Jourdan.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2017]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (125 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

When arrestingly attractive Maddalena Anna Paradine is charged with poisoning her husband, she hires famous London barrister Anthony Keane to defend her. But as Keane unravels Maddalena's exotic past, the young attorney becomes hopelessly infatuated with his captivating client. Now, allowing his heart to rule his head, Keane's blind obsession could cost him the case and his marriage as the shocking truth is revealed in a sensational courtroom climax!

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1947.

Special features: Audio commentary with Hitchcock authors Stephen Rebello & Bill Krohn ; Hitchcock/Truffaut - icon interviews icon (audio) ; 1949 radio play starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli & Louis Jourdan ; Peter Bogdanovich interviews Hitchcock (audio) ; restoration comparison ; original theatrical trailer.

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