Strange Affair (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1944, Strange Affair is a comedy and mystery film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 78 minutes. “Chuckle While You Shudder! Shiver While You Laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eminent psychiatrist Dr. Brenner invites cartoonist Bill Harrison and his wife, Jack, to a banquet honoring war refugees. Bill volunteers to pick up fellow psychiatrist Dr. Baumler at the train station, but the man vanishes when he has Bill stop so he can use a pay phone. At the dinner, Bill and Jack are seated with Brenner's daughter, Freda, and, to Bill's surprise, another man is introduced as Baumler -- who dies moments later.
Who’s in it. Strange Affair stars Allyn Joslyn as Bill Harrison, Evelyn Keyes as Jacqueline "Jack" Harrison, Marguerite Chapman as Marie Dumont Baumler and Edgar Buchanan as Lt. Washburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Strange Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Affair (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strange Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strange Affair worth watching?
- Strange Affair holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange Affair?
- Strange Affair stars Allyn Joslyn, Evelyn Keyes, Marguerite Chapman, Edgar Buchanan and Nina Foch.
- When was Strange Affair released?
- Strange Affair was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.