The Paradine Case

6.225

114 minutes

12/31/1947

Overview

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 List

Gregory Peck
as Anthony Keane
Ann Todd
as Gay Keane
Alida Valli
as Mrs. Paradine
Charles Laughton
as Judge Lord Thomas Horfield
Charles Coburn
as Sir Simon Flaquer
Ethel Barrymore
as Lady Sophie Horfield
Louis Jourdan
as Andre Latour
Leo G. Carroll
as Sir Joseph
Joan Tetzel
as Judy Flaquer
Isobel Elsom
as Innkeeper
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Cabby (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
as Juror (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
as Barrister in Courtroom (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Sam Harris
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)