The Pretender
"A blueprint for murder!"
Originally released in 1947. The Pretender is a crime/drama film. directed by W. Lee Wilder. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Albert Dekker, Catherine Craig, and Charles Drake
Synopsis
Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, so he arranges to have the fiance killed. A mix up involving the society section of the newspaper places him in the sights of his own hired gun.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Albert Dekker
as Kenneth Holden
Catherine Craig
as Claire Worthington
Charles Drake
as Dr. Leonard Koster
Alan Carney
as Victor Korrin
Linda Stirling
as Flo Ronson
Tom Kennedy
as Fingers Murdock
Selmer Jackson
as Charles Lennox
Charles Middleton
as William the butler
Ernie Adams
as Thomas the butler
Ben Welden
as Mickie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- W. Lee Wilder Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pretender about?
Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, so he arranges to have the fiance kil...
Who directed The Pretender?
The Pretender was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
How long is The Pretender?
The Pretender has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Pretender released?
The Pretender was released on August 11, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pretender?
The main cast of The Pretender includes Albert Dekker, Catherine Craig, Charles Drake, Alan Carney, Linda Stirling.