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The Paradine Case

  • 1947
  • 1h 54m
  • Drama, Mystery, Romance
  • 6.3

The dramatic case of a beautiful woman whose trial for murder held the nation spellbound.

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.

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Storyline

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home.

Cast

Gregory PeckAnthony Keane
Ann ToddGay Keane
Alida ValliMrs. Paradine
Charles LaughtonJudge Lord Thomas Horfield
Charles CoburnSir Simon Flaquer
Ethel BarrymoreLady Sophie Horfield
Louis JourdanAndre Latour
Leo G. CarrollSir Joseph
Joan TetzelJudy Flaquer
Isobel ElsomInnkeeper
Harry 'Snub' PollardCabby (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Colin KennyJuror (uncredited)
Bert StevensBarrister in Courtroom (uncredited)
Arthur ToveyCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Sam HarrisCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)

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