Strange Illusion (1945)
- Directed by
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Genre
- film noir, mystery film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 07m
- Rated
- B-15
- Rating
- 5.6 of 10 from 23 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A young man suspects his mother's new boyfriend is involved in a crime. He investigates the mysterious man's past to uncover the truth.
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What happens
Strange Illusion is a 1945 film noir. Loosely inspired by Hamlet, it was envisioned as a modern crime film. It was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and starred Jimmy Lydon, Warren William and Sally Eilers. According to noir historian Spencer Selby the film is "a stylish cheapie by the recognized master of stylish cheapies." (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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