Love from a Stranger

Love from a Stranger is a 1947 American historical film noir directed by Richard Whorf and starring John Hodiak, Sylvia Sidney and Ann Richards. The film is also known as A Stranger Walked In in the United Kingdom. It is based on the play of the same title by Frank Vosper, inspired by a short story by Agatha Christie, which had previously been turned into a 1937 British film Love from a Stranger starring Basil Rathbone. Plot A woman fears her new husband will kill her. Cast John Hodiak as Manuel Cortez Sylvia Sidney as Cecily Harrington Ann Richards as Mavia John Howard as Nigel Lawrence Isobel Elsom as Auntie Loo-Loo Ernest Cossart as Billings Philip Tonge as Dr. Gribble Anita Sharp-Bolster as Ethel (the maid) Frederick Worlock as Insp. Hobday Phyllis Barry as Waitress Reception