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Strange Confession

  • 1945
  • Approved
  • 1h 2m
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6.5/10
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Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, and J. Carrol Naish in Strange Confession (1945)
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A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in tragedy.A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in tragedy.A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in tragedy.

  • Director
    • John Hoffman
  • Writers
    • M. Coates Webster
    • Jean Bart
  • Stars
    • Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Brenda Joyce
    • J. Carrol Naish
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    771
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    • Director
      • John Hoffman
    • Writers
      • M. Coates Webster
      • Jean Bart
    • Stars
      • Lon Chaney Jr.
      • Brenda Joyce
      • J. Carrol Naish
    • 28User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Jeff Carter
    • (as Lon Chaney)
    Brenda Joyce
    Brenda Joyce
    • Mary Carter
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Roger Graham
    Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone
    • Stevens
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Dave Curtis
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • Dr. Williams
    Mary Gordon
    Mary Gordon
    • Mrs. O'Connor
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Harper
    Gregory Marshall
    • Tommy Carter
    • (as Gregory Muradian)
    Wilton Graff
    Wilton Graff
    • Brandon
    Francis McDonald
    Francis McDonald
    • Jose Hernandez
    Jack Norton
    Jack Norton
    • Drunk Boarder
    Christian Rub
    Christian Rub
    • Mr. Moore
    Wheaton Chambers
    Wheaton Chambers
    • Mr. Reed
    • (uncredited)
    William Desmond
    William Desmond
    • Peanut Vendor
    • (uncredited)
    Jody Gilbert
    Jody Gilbert
    • Mrs. Todd
    • (uncredited)
    Leyland Hodgson
    Leyland Hodgson
    • Jason - Graham's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    David Hoffman
    David Hoffman
    • The Spirit of the Inner Sanctum
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Hoffman
    • Writers
      • M. Coates Webster
      • Jean Bart
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    • Trivia
      Due to a rights dispute (being an unauthorized remake of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934)), this film was not released to television with the other "Inner Sanctum" features. It was the fifth of the six entries, filmed February 1-14, 1945, and released October 5. After its theatrical reissue using the title "The Missing Head", the film vanished until its video release in the 1990s.
    • Goofs
      The sherry bottle Jeff got as a new year's gift changes during the dinner scene, and the it changes back.
    • Quotes

      Jeff Carter: Three alive and one dead.

      Dave Curtis: Well, three outta four isn't bad.

      Jeff Carter: That's not good.

    • Alternate versions
      Older television prints often eliminate the "Inner Sanctum" introduction.
    • Connections
      Followed by Pillow of Death (1945)
    • Soundtracks
      Silent Night
      (uncredited)
      Music by Franz Xaver Gruber

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    Strange Confession (1945)

    *** (out of 4)

    Fifth in the Inner Sanctum series once again features Lon Chaney, Jr.. This time around he plays a brilliant scientist who's trying to find a cure for influenza. His greedy boss (J. Carrol Naish) puts the stuff out on the market before it has been proved to cure and this leads to a tragedy. This is probably the best of the series as it mixes some Frank Capra like quiet moments with some rather mean spirited stuff towards the end. Chaney gives a very good performance and Naish lends a very strong supporting performance.
    • Michael_Elliott
    • Feb 28, 2008
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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inner Sanctum #5: Strange Confession
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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