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The Unknown Man

The Unknown Man

The Unknown Man
1951 1h 26m4.8

The Unknown Man

“Shocking! Revealing! Timely!”

CrimeDrama
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A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.

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DirectorRichard Thorpe
ScreenplayGeorge Froeschel, Ronald Millar
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 16, 1951
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 26m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes13
GenresCrime, Drama
StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon

Dwight Bradley Masen

Ann Harding

Ann Harding

Stella Masen

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

Joe Bucknor

Keefe Brasselle

Keefe Brasselle

Rudi Wallchek

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

James V. Hulbrook

Eduard Franz

Eduard Franz

Andrew Jason Layford

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Bob Masen

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Ellie Fansworth

Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Wayne Kellwin

Konstantin Shayne

Konstantin Shayne

Peter Hulderman

Mari Blanchard

Mari Blanchard

Sally Tever

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Fingerprint Man

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Doctor Palmer

Robert B. Williams

Robert B. Williams

Deputy

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Stella's Friend (uncredited)

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Ed Haskett

Trial Spectator (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

Fred Aldrich

(uncredited)

John Alvin

John Alvin

Photographer (uncredited)

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Monya Andre

(uncredited)

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Jean Andren

(uncredited)

William Bailey

William Bailey

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Margaret Brayton

Margaret Brayton

(uncredited)

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Ron Brogan

(uncredited)

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Morgan Brown

(uncredited)

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John Butler

(uncredited)

Larry Carr

Larry Carr

(uncredited)

Wheaton Chambers

Wheaton Chambers

Second Bailiff (uncredited)

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Harry Cody

(uncredited)

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James Conaty

Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)

Jimmie Dodd

Jimmie Dodd

(uncredited)

King Donovan

King Donovan

News Photographer on Courthouse Steps (uncredited)

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Tay Dunn

(uncredited)

Estelle Etterre

Estelle Etterre

(uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

Adolph Faylauer

(uncredited)

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Elizabeth Flournoy

(uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)

Robert Foulk

Robert Foulk

Sam (uncredited)

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Jack Gargan

Male Secretary (uncredited)

Frank Gerstle

Frank Gerstle

News Photographer in Bucknor's Office (uncredited)

Frank Gifford

Frank Gifford

(uncredited)

Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer

Ambulance Interne Driver (uncredited)

Robert Griffin

Robert Griffin

Reporter (uncredited)

Richard Hale

Richard Hale

Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)

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Bradford Hatton

(uncredited)

Holmes Herbert

Holmes Herbert

(uncredited)

Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

(uncredited)

Harry Hines

Harry Hines

(uncredited)

Richard Karlan

Richard Karlan

Police Lieutenant (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

(uncredited)

Colin Kenny

Colin Kenny

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Paul Kruger

Paul Kruger

Prison Guard (uncredited)

Mira McKinney

Mira McKinney

(uncredited)

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Katherine Meskill

(uncredited)

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Jail Inmate in Visitor's Room (uncredited)

Rhea Mitchell

Rhea Mitchell

(uncredited)

Anna Q. Nilsson

Anna Q. Nilsson

(uncredited)

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Frank Pershing

(uncredited)

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Louis Quince

(uncredited)

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Fred Rapport

Butler (uncredited)

Jack Richardson

Jack Richardson

(uncredited)

Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts

Reporter (uncredited)

Frank J. Scannell

Frank J. Scannell

Photographer (uncredited)

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Jack Shea

Sash (uncredited)

Eric Sinclair

Eric Sinclair

(uncredited)

Phil Tead

Phil Tead

Ambulance Intern Attendant (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Court Clerk (uncredited)

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Harte Wayne

(uncredited)

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Lawrence A. Williams

(uncredited)

Rush Williams

Rush Williams

(uncredited)

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Eric Wilton

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Jeff York

Jeff York

(uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Unknown Man

Where can I watch The Unknown Man?

The Unknown Man (1951) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Unknown Man about?

A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.

Who directed The Unknown Man?

The Unknown Man (1951) was directed by Richard Thorpe. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 26m, rated 4.8/10.

How long is The Unknown Man?

The Unknown Man runs 1h 26m (86 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.8/10 from 13 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is The Unknown Man worth watching?

The Unknown Man is rated 4.8/10 by 13 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.