The Upturned Glass (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1947, The Upturned Glass is a drama and crime film directed by Lawrence Huntington, running about 86 minutes. “A Powerful NEW Drama of a Mad Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A neurosurgeon relates to his students in medical school a story about an affair he had with a married woman and how after the affair was over, the woman fell out a window and died. The surgeon, suspecting that she was murdered, set out to find her killer -- but, instead of turning the suspect over to the police, he planned to take his own revenge on the murderer.
Who’s in it. The Upturned Glass stars James Mason as Michael Joyce, Rosamund John as Emma Wright, Pamela Mason as Kate Howard and Ann Stephens as Ann Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Upturned Glass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Upturned Glass page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Upturned Glass tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Upturned Glass (1947)?
- In US, The Upturned Glass is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Upturned Glass worth watching?
- The Upturned Glass holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Upturned Glass?
- The Upturned Glass stars James Mason, Rosamund John, Pamela Mason, Ann Stephens and Morland Graham.
- When was The Upturned Glass released?
- The Upturned Glass was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.