Phone Call From a Stranger
Movie
1952
1 HOUR 36 MINS
Drama
When a plane crashes and his three new friends are among the dead, a lawyer decides to visit the families of each.
Cast & Crew
Gary Merrill David L. Trask
Bette Davis Marie Hoke
Shelley Winters Binky Gay
Michael Rennie Dr. Robert Fortness
Keenan Wynn Edmund Vincent "Eddie" Hoke
Evelyn Varden Sallie Carr
Warren Stevens Marty Nelson
Beatrice Straight Claire Fortness
Ted Donaldson Jerry Fortness
Craig Stevens Mike Carr
Helen Westcott Mrs. Jane Trask
Sydney Perkins Stewardess (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont Dr. Tim Brooks (uncredited)
Thomas E. Jackson Mr. Sawyer
Harry Cheshire Dr. Luther Fletcher (uncredited)
Tom Powers Dr. Fernwood (uncredited)
Jean Negulesco Director
Nunnally Johnson Screenwriter
Nunnally Johnson Producer
Milton R. Krasner Cinematography
Hugh S. Fowler Film Editing
Franz Waxman Original Music
J. Russell Spencer Art Director
Lyle Wheeler Art Director
Thomas Little Set Decoration
Izaro Nieto Set Decoration
Elois Jenssen Costume Design
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Sunday, April 6
Lawyer (Gary Merrill) meets trio on plane, calls on families after crash.
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