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Strange Illusion is a american film of genre Drama directed by Edgar George Ulmer released in USA on 31 march 1945 with Jimmy Lydon

Strange Illusion (1945)

Strange Illusion
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Released in USA 31 march 1945
Length 1h27
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Thriller,    Crime
Rating61% 3.0962953.0962953.0962953.0962953.096295

Strange Illusion is a 1945 American film noir directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. According to noir historian Spencer Selby the film is, "A stylish cheapie by the recognized master of stylish cheapies."

Synopsis

An adolescent believes that his widowed mother's suitor may have murdered his father.

Actors

Jimmy Lydon

(Paul Cartwright)Warren William

(Brett Curtis)Sally Eilers

(Virginia Cartwright)Regis Toomey

(Dr. Vincent)Charles Arnt

(Professor Muhlbach)
And :
George Reed
Pierre Watkin
John Hamilton
Victor Potel
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