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The Verdict

The Verdict

1946
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 26m
Mr. Grodman was a respected superintendent at Scotland Yard until a mistake in an investigation caused the execution of an innocent man. He takes the blame and is dismissed, replaced by the obnoxious, gloating Buckley. Feeling vengeful, Grodman would like nothing more than to see Buckley look foolish on the job. His friend Victor Emmric, an artist with macabre tastes, wouldn't mind either and soon a mysterious murder occurs that may provide them with the chance. (imdb)

Directed by:

Don Siegel

Screenwriter:

Peter Milne, Israel Zangwill

Starring:

Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, Paul Cavanagh, Rosalind Ivan, Arthur Shields, George Coulouris, Joan Lorring, Fernanda Eliscu

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, French
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1946
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 26m
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Rated 16 Jun 2009
92
61st
Lots of interesting characters and a "locked room" murder made this a quite enjoyable mystery that kept me guessing! The actors are all great and I love the foggy London setting.
Rated 16 Jun 2009
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Rated 21 May 2023
72
48th
This is very much a B movie, with a debuting director (Siegel, who went on to great things) and fun but normally supporting players in the lead roles in Greenstreet and Lorre. It's a noir whodunit that doesn't quite hold up to closer scrutiny (at least solution wise), but is an enjoyable time with some good flair from Siegel sporadically. The cast is fun and it makes the most out of what it has. Minor, but good stuff.
Rated 21 May 2023
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Rated 29 Oct 2020
70
96th
The last one where they teamed Sydney Greenstreet up with Peter Lorre, and what a excellent way to finish off a quality series of noir collaborations! Perfectly sums up why their quirky dark personas mash so well in mysterious cases like this.
Rated 29 Oct 2020
aron_ericsonAron Ericson
Rated 31 Jul 2016
81
92nd
A treat! Witty and sharp murder mystery with good performances from Greenstreet and Lorre.
Rated 31 Jul 2016
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 07 Nov 2015
81
64th
I like when my noirs veer onto the mystery side, and this is a splendid one. Greenstreet, in particular, and Lorre are very enjoyable to watch, both investigation scenes and when just discussing events. The mystery is pretty fun too, though it's not given as much time to shine as it could. The only real problem with the film is it lacks the energy of the best noirs, mostly because the rest of the cast is good but never brings in anything special.
Rated 07 Nov 2015
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Rated 19 Apr 2014
79
38th
A surprisingly effective little mystery featuring Greenstreet and Lorre. Young Siegel seizes the moment and makes the most of his directorial opportunities.
Rated 19 Apr 2014
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Rated 16 Oct 2013
74
48th
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Rated 16 Oct 2013

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