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Movie The Rerun: 1950s

The Trouble with Harry

A black comedy in which the residents of a small town react to the discovery of a body, based on Jack Trevor Story's 1949 novel.

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A black comedy in which the residents of a small town react to the discovery of a body, based on Jack Trevor Story's 1949 novel.

Why watch Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, it was Shirley MacLaine's film debut and also stars Edmund Gwenn, John Forsythe and Mildred Natwick.

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Where can I watch The Trouble with Harry?
In Australia: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In Canada: Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (rent), Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In the UK: Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In New Zealand: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In the US: Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy).
What is The Trouble with Harry about?
A black comedy in which the residents of a small town react to the discovery of a body, based on Jack Trevor Story's 1949 novel.
Who is in the cast of The Trouble with Harry?
The Trouble with Harry stars Alfred Hitchcock, Shirley MacLaine, Mildred Natwick, Mildred Dunnock and John Forsythe.
Who directed The Trouble with Harry?
The Trouble with Harry was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
When did The Trouble with Harry come out?
The Trouble with Harry was released on 1 January 1955.
How long is The Trouble with Harry?
The Trouble with Harry runs 99 minutes (1 h 39 min).

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