The Trouble with Harry

Name: The Trouble with Harry
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1955-01-01
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick, Mildred Dunnock

1955Dir. Alfred Hitchcock1h 39m

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Runtime1h 39m

Released1955

Budget$1.2M

Box office$7M

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

About This Movie

The Trouble with Harry has this wonderfully dark humor that only Hitchcock could masterfully weave into a story about death. Set in a quaint Vermont village, the interactions around a dead body bring out quirky, almost absurd reactions from the townsfolk. It’s this mix of comedy and mystery that creates a unique atmosphere—one moment, you're chuckling, and the next, you're pondering themes of mortality and responsibility. The pacing is deliberate but engaging, allowing for some genuinely funny moments to breathe. Performances are charming, especially from John Forsythe and Shirley MacLaine. Plus, the practical effects are quite interesting for a film of its era. It's distinctive, not just for its premise but how it explores human nature through the lens of a seemingly morbid situation.

Alfred Hitchcock's only straight-up comedy film.Explores themes of death with a light-hearted tone.Notable for its picturesque Vermont setting.