The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry is a 1955 American black comedy film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Jack Trevor Story. It was released in the United States on October 3, 1955 then rereleased once the distribution rights were acquired by Universal Pictures in 1984. The film starred John Forsythe and Edmund Gwenn; Shirley MacLaine and Jerry Mathers co-starred, both in their first film roles. The quirky but down-to-earth residents of a small village in Vermont in the fall are faced with the freshly dead body of Harry Worp , which has inconveniently appeared on...
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quick facts
Release date:1955
Directed by:Alfred Hitchcock
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:99 Minutes
Producer:Alfred Hitchcock
Music by:Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography:Robert Burks
Screenplay by:John Michael Hayes
Estimated budget:$1,200,000
Adapted from:The Trouble with Harry
Genre:Comedy, Thriller

Cast of The Trouble with Harry

Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Jennifer Rogers
Born:April 24, 1934
Age:78
Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Born:Sept. 26, 1877
Died:Sept. 6, 1959
Royal Dano
Royal Dano
Born:Nov. 16, 1922
Died:May 15, 1994
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Walking Past Sam's Outdoor Exhibition
Born:Aug. 13, 1899
Died:Apr. 29, 1980
John Forsythe
John Forsythe
Born:Jan. 29, 1918
Died:Apr. 1, 2010
Mildred Natwick
Mildred Natwick
Born:June 19, 1905
Died:Oct. 25, 1994

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1956 BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress, Shirley MacLaine
1956 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Alfred Hitchcock
1956 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Alfred Hitchcock
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Film director of The Trouble with Harry

Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Born: August 13, 1899
Died: April 29, 1980
Education: Saint Ignatius College

Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was an English film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood. On 19 April 1955, he became...
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Music contributors for The Trouble with Harry

Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann was an American composer noted for his work in motion pictures. An Academy Award-winner , Herrmann is particularly known for his...
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Filming locations for The Trouble with Harry

Barre
Barre

Barre is a town in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 7,924 at the 2010 census. Barre town almost completely surrounds Barre city, which is incorporated separately from the town of Barre. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who distributed the film, "The Trouble with Harry"?
  • A:
    Paramount Pictures distributed the film.
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the film "The Trouble with Harry"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 99 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the movie The Trouble with Harry?
  • A:
    Jack Trevor Story and John Michael Hayes wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film The Trouble with Harry?
  • A:
    Bernard Herrmann composed the music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which actors starred in the film "The Trouble with Harry"?
  • A:
    Edmund Gwenn, John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Mildred Natwick, Mildred Dunnock and Jerry Mathers starred in the film.
  • Q:
    Which director created the motion picture "The Trouble with Harry"?
  • A:
    Alfred Hitchcock was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    What was the tagline from the motion picture, The Trouble with Harry?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "The UNEXPECTED From HITCHCOCK!"
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the movie "The Trouble with Harry"?
  • A:
    The film was released in October, 1955.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "The Trouble with Harry" is in what genre?
  • A:
    It is labeled as: Mystery, Comedy and Black comedy.
  • Q:
    Who played the production role for the movie, "The Trouble with Harry"?
  • A:
    Alfred Hitchcock was the film's producer.
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