Walk Softly, Stranger

NR
1h 21m
1950
5 /10 (26)

A Strange Lie! A Strange Love!

Overview

A petty crook moves to an Ohio town and courts a factory owner's disabled daughter.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1950-10-14

Top Billed Cast

Joseph Cotten

Chris Hale aka Steve

Alida Valli

Elaine Corelli

Spring Byington

Mrs. Brentman

Paul Stewart

Whitey Lake

Jack Paar

Ray Healy

Jeff Donnell

Gwen

John McIntire

Morgan

Howard Petrie

Bowen

Frank Puglia

A.J. Corelli

Esther Dale

Miss Thompson

Marlo Dwyer

Mabel

Robert Ellis

Skating Boy

George Barrows

Man at Bar (uncredited)

Ruth Brady

Tobacco Clerk (uncredited)

Wheaton Chambers

Tobacco Clerk (uncredited)

Frank Clarke

Plane Pilot (uncredited)

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