The Pretender
1947, English. Directed by W. Lee Wilder.
A blueprint for murder!
Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, so he arranges to have the fiance killed. A mix up involving the society section of the newspaper places him in the sights of his own hired gun.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- W. Lee WilderDirector
- Albert DekkerKenneth Holden
- Catherine CraigClaire Worthington
- Charles DrakeDr. Leonard Koster
- Alan CarneyVictor Korrin
- Linda StirlingFlo Ronson
- Tom KennedyFingers Murdock
- Selmer JacksonCharles Lennox
- Charles MiddletonWilliam the butler
- Ernie AdamsThomas the butler
- Ben WeldenMickie
- Stanley RossStranger
- John BagniHank Gordon
Details
- Released
- 11 August 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Martin
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How long is The Pretender?
The Pretender runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The Pretender have a post-credits scene?
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The Pretender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pretender is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pretender on?
The Pretender isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 August 1947. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pretender?
If you liked The Pretender, try 5 Against the House, Each Dawn I Die, The Web.
Who directed The Pretender?
The Pretender (1947) was directed by W. Lee Wilder and stars Albert Dekker, Catherine Craig, Charles Drake.