Strange Bargain
""$10,000 If You Make My Suicide Look Like MURDER!""
Originally released in 1949. Strange Bargain is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Will Price. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martha Scott, Jeffrey Lynn, and Harry Morgan
Synopsis
Bookkeeper Sam Wilson learns from his boss, Malcolm Jarvis, that he is losing his job because the company is closing down. Jarvis then makes a strange proposition, saying he intends to commit suicide but wants Sam to make it look like a murder, in order for his wife and son to inherit Jarvis's life insurance. Sam declines, but when he goes to see Jarvis and finds his dead body, he reluctantly goes along with the scheme.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Martha Scott
as Georgia Wilson
Jeffrey Lynn
as Sam Wilson
Harry Morgan
as Richard Webb
Katherine Emery
as Edna Jarvis
Richard Gaines
as Malcolm Jarvis
Henry O'Neill
as Timothy Hearne
Walter Sande
as Sergeant Cord
Michael Chapin
as Roddy Wilson
Arlene Gray
as Hilda Wilson
Raymond Roe
as Sydney Jarvis
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strange Bargain about?
Bookkeeper Sam Wilson learns from his boss, Malcolm Jarvis, that he is losing his job because the company is closing down. Jarvis then makes a strange proposition, saying he intends to commit suici...
Who directed Strange Bargain?
Strange Bargain was directed by Will Price.
How long is Strange Bargain?
Strange Bargain has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Strange Bargain released?
Strange Bargain was released on November 5, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strange Bargain?
The main cast of Strange Bargain includes Martha Scott, Jeffrey Lynn, Harry Morgan, Katherine Emery, Richard Gaines.