The Strange Mr. Gregory
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The Strange Mr. Gregory

You'll See Him in NIGHTMARES!

5.5 / 10 1945 1h 3mNR English
Mystery

Storyline

The title character, played by Edmund Lowe, is a famous magician who fakes his own death -- then reappears as his nonexistent twin brother. It's all part of Gregory's master scheme to pin his "murder" on innocent John Randall, the husband of Ellen, the woman Gregory loves.

Cast & Crew

Edmund Lowe

Edmund Lowe

Mr. Gregory / Lane Talbot

Lead
Jean Rogers

Jean Rogers

Ellen Randall

Donald Douglas

Donald Douglas

John Randall

Marjorie Hoshelle

Marjorie Hoshelle

Sheila Edwards

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Defense Attorney Blair

Frank Reicher

Frank Reicher

William Riker, the Butler

Robert Emmett Keane

Robert Emmett Keane

District Attorney

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Lefert

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Phil Rosen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Strange Mr. Gregory is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker