The Gaunt Stranger
1938, English. Directed by Walter Forde.
Edgar Wallace's Greatest Thriller
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Walter FordeDirector
- Patrick BarrDet. Insp. Alan Wembury
- Alexander KnoxDr Anthony Lomond
- Wilfrid LawsonMaurice Meister
- Sonnie HaleSamuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett
- Louise HenryCora Ann Milton
- John LongdenInspector Bliss
- Patricia RocMary Lenley
- Peter CroftJohn Lenley
- Arthur HamblingDet. Sgt. Richards
- George MerrittPolice Station Sergeant
- John TurnbullPrison Governor
- Charles EatonCol. Walford
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sidney Gilliat
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The Gaunt Stranger: quick answers
Is The Gaunt Stranger worth watching?
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How long is The Gaunt Stranger?
The Gaunt Stranger runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Gaunt Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gaunt Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gaunt Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gaunt Stranger is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Gaunt Stranger on?
The Gaunt Stranger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1938. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gaunt Stranger?
If you liked The Gaunt Stranger, try Murder in Three Acts, The Naked City, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder.
Who directed The Gaunt Stranger?
The Gaunt Stranger (1938) was directed by Walter Forde and stars Patrick Barr, Alexander Knox, Wilfrid Lawson.