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Three Strangers
theatrical release poster
Directed byJean Negulesco
Written byJohn Huston
Howard Koch
Produced byWolfgang Reinhardt
StarringSydney Greenstreet
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Peter Lorre
CinematographyArthur Edeson
Edited byGeorge Amy
Music byAdolph Deutsch
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • January 28, 1946 (1946-01-28)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$457,000[1]
Box office$1,647,000[1]

Three Strangers is a 1946 American film noir crime drama directed by Jean Negulesco and starring Sydney Greenstreet, Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Peter Lorre, and featuring Joan Lorring and Alan Napier.[2] The screenplay was written by John Huston and Howard Koch. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros.

Plot

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Crystal Shackleford lures two strangers, solicitor Jerome K. Arbutny and charming and erudite drunkard Johnny West to her London flat on Chinese New Year in 1938 because of her belief that if three strangers make the same wish to an idol of Kwan Yin, Chinese goddess of fortune and destiny, the wish will be granted. Since money will make their dreams come true, the three go in on a sweepstakes ticket for the Grand National horse race together and agree that they will not sell the ticket if it is chosen, but will hold on to it until the race is run. Shackleford would use the money to try to win her estranged husband back, Arbutny to smooth the way for his selection to the prestigious Barrister's Club, and Johnny to buy a bar and live in it.

The stories of the three strangers are revealed. Shackleford's husband David moved to Canada and fell in love with Janet Elliott. He returns, just after Johnny and Arbutny take their leave of Crystal, and demands a divorce, but she refuses. She sees to it that he loses a promotion. She also lies to Janet, telling her that David still loves her and that she is pregnant. The trusting woman believes her and returns to Canada.

With the help of an adoring Icey Crane, Johnny has been hiding out after his drunken participation in a botched robbery that resulted in the death of a policeman. Icey commits perjury in order to provide an alibi for the murderer and ringleader, Bertram Fallon. When a second witness is discredited, Fallon confesses to the robbery but blames the murder on West and the third man involved, Timothy "Gabby" Delaney. Johnny is caught and sentenced to death, but Gabby finds Fallon on his way to prison and stabs him. As he dies in the railway carriage, Fallon clears Johnny.

Arbutny has been speculating in stocks with money from the trust fund of Lady Rhea Belladon, an eccentric widow who believes she can talk with her dead husband. When the stock falls and his margin is called, a desperate Arbutny proposes to Lady Belladon. After consulting with her dead husband, she turns him down. Worse, she says that Lord Belladon wants to have the books checked. Arbutny contemplates suicide, is about to shoot himself but glances in the newspaper and discovers their sweepstakes ticket was drawn in the Grand National.

The three strangers converge on Crystal's flat. Arbutny wants to sell his share of the ticket immediately so he can replace the funds he stole before his crime can be uncovered. Johnny is willing, but Shackleford is adamant that they stick to their original agreement. Arbutny becomes enraged and accidentally kills her with her statue of Kwan Yin. Ironically, they hear on the radio that their horse wins. Johnny points out to Arbutny that the winning ticket has to be destroyed because their agreement and signatures on it would provide a motive for Crystal's murder. They leave the flat, but Arbutny is overcome by guilt, and panics and runs out into the middle of the busy street. Arbutny stops traffic and attracts a crowd, including a policeman, where he confesses to the murder. David Shackleford arrives, intending to shoot his estranged wife for driving Janet away from him, but leaves, shaken, upon discovering that she is already dead.

Johnny returns to the pub, where Icey finds him. Content with having her, he sets the ticket on fire.

Cast

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Production

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Three Strangers was in production from early January to mid-February 1945. Its original title was Three Men and a Girl,[3] and Bette Davis and George Brent were originally to be the leads. At one point, the story was considered for a sequel of sorts to The Maltese Falcon, and Humphrey Bogart, Sydney Greenstreet and Mary Astor were to star. However, according to Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies, Warner Bros. discovered the rights to the characters had reverted to Dashiell Hammett, author of the original novel. Because Warners had owned the rights since 1937, actors considered for the role of Jerome K. Arbutny were Lionel Atwill, Donald Crisp, Ian Hunter and Claude Rains, while Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis were considered to play Crystal Shackelford. For the third starring role, that of Johnny West, Errol Flynn, David Niven, Leslie Howard, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Robert Montgomery were considered.[4] Director Jean Negulesco was a fan of Peter Lorre's work and fought hard to give him the role.[citation needed]

John Huston was inspired to write the story by a wooden figure he bought in an antique shop while working in London. Later, events at a party in his flat suggested to Huston the story of three strangers sharing a sweepstakes ticket. Alfred Hitchcock was at the gathering, and liked the story when Huston told it to him, but nothing came of it. Huston returned to Hollywood, and Warners bought the treatment in 1937. Huston went on to write the script with his friend Howard Koch. When the film finally went into production, Huston was not available to direct it, because he was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.[4][5]

Two American release dates for Three Strangers can be found: 28 January 1946[6] and 16 February 1946.[3] It's possible that the first date is the premiere, and the later one the actual date of general release.

Reception

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In its 1946 review, Variety wrote:

Greenstreet overplays to some extent as the attorney who has raided a trust fund, but he still does a good job. Lorre is tops as a drunk who gets involved in a murder of which he's innocent, while Fitzgerald rates as the victim.[7]

Bosley Crowther in The New York Times wrote that same year:

[T]he action [...] is full-bodied melodrama of a shrewd and sophisticated sort. Never so far away from reason that it is wholly incredible but obviously manufactured fiction, it makes a tolerably tantalizing show, reaching some points of fascination in a few of its critical scenes.[8]

According to Warner Bros. records, the film earned $1,033,000 in the U.S. and $614,000 in other markets.[1]

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"The Three Strangers" is a short story by the English author Thomas Hardy, first published in March 1883 in Longman's Magazine and Harper's Weekly. Set in the rural Wessex region of Dorset during a stormy night in the early 19th century, the narrative centers on a christening celebration at an isolated shepherd's cottage where three wayfarers arrive seeking shelter, their concealed identities gradually revealed to involve an escaped sheep-stealer, an executioner en route to his duty, and the fugitive's brother, intertwining themes of mistaken identity, communal solidarity, and the harshness of rural justice. Originally appearing without illustrations, the story was later included in Hardy's 1888 collection Wessex Tales: Strange, Lively, and Commonplace, which drew from the and social realities of his native southwest . This anthology, comprising five tales, showcased Hardy's shift toward exploring the fates of ordinary folk amid deterministic forces, and "The Three Strangers" exemplifies his use of irony and suspense to critique 19th-century legal severities, such as for petty thefts like sheep-stealing. The work reflects the period's rural isolation and community bonds, with the cottage party evoking traditional Dorset customs disrupted by external intrusions. In the story, the first stranger, a reserved figure settling by the , is unknowingly the escaped Timothy Summers, whose of stealing a sheep during hard times when his family was starving underscores Hardy's sympathy for the desperate poor. The second stranger, loquacious and revelatory through a cryptic about his , is the hangman bound for Casterbridge to execute Summers, highlighting the ironic proximity of predator and prey. The third stranger's panicked arrival and flight spark a chase, as he is initially suspected of being another but proves to be Summers' loyal brother, allowing the true escapee to slip away amid the confusion. This chain of misapprehensions builds tension through Hardy's masterful and manipulation of reader expectations, culminating in the community's reluctant complicity in the escape. The story's significance lies in its distillation of Hardy's broader oeuvre, blending realism with folkloric elements to question artificial justice against natural human sympathies, a motif resonant in works like . Adapted into a , The Three Wayfarers, in 1893, it premiered successfully in and toured, affirming its dramatic potential. Critically, it has been praised for portraying Dorset peasant life with authenticity, drawing on local legends of wayfarers and executions, and remains a staple in studies of for its exploration of chance and moral ambiguity.

Synopsis

Plot

The film is set in on the eve of in 1938, where a statuette of the Kwan Yin in the home of socialite Shackleford introduces a that three strangers making a shared wish at midnight will see it granted. , a scheming desperate to reclaim her philandering husband David's affection and thwart his divorce plans, lures two strangers to her flat: Johnny West, a genial but alcoholic drifter falsely accused of murdering a policeman during a botched , and K. Arbutny, a respectable yet embezzling solicitor facing financial ruin from failed speculations. Each reveals their personal crisis—Crystal's marital turmoil, Johnny's impending execution, and Arbutny's threat of exposure and —prompting them to pool resources for a ticket on the Grand National horse race and collectively wish for a winning fortune to resolve their woes before the idol. Following the wish, the strangers' lives diverge but remain linked by the ticket, which they agree to hold jointly until the race results. Crystal manipulates David by feigning reconciliation, sabotaging his promotion and budding romance with his Canadian colleague Elliott through deceitful letters and confrontations. Meanwhile, Johnny evades capture while relying on his acquaintance Icy Crane, a barmaid who provides an , though he is tried and convicted based on false from robbery accomplice Fallon; his fortunes shift when another accomplice, Gabby, stabs Fallon en route to , and as Fallon dies, he clears Johnny of the . Arbutny continues his schemes, proposing marriage to the wealthy Lady Belladon to cover his debts while dodging investigators. Tension builds as the race approaches, with radio announcements revealing their horse's and the winning ticket number matching theirs, promising a massive payout. In the climax, Arbutny arrives at Crystal's flat to claim the ticket, but rage erupts when she demands her full share to secure her future; he accidentally strikes her with the statue of Kwan Yin in a fit of greed and panic, killing her. , having been acquitted in after the true killer's dying exoneration, interrupts and convinces the remorseful Arbutny that destroying the ticket is the only way to conceal the motive, as it requires all three signatures to cash. The wish's ironic consequences unfold in the resolution: Arbutny, overwhelmed by guilt, runs into the street, confesses the crime to a crowd including a policeman, and is taken into custody; , forgoing , burns the ticket and finds contentment in a simple life with Icy, embracing the idol's fateful twist over material gain.

Themes

Three Strangers explores the tension between fate and through the central role of the Kwan Yin idol, a statue of the Chinese goddess of mercy that purportedly grants a shared wish to three strangers on the , ultimately serving as a catalyst for their self-inflicted downfall as their actions unravel under the weight of supposed destiny. The film posits that attempts to manipulate fate, such as the pact around a sweepstakes ticket, only accelerate personal ruin, aligning with noir's fatalistic worldview where characters' choices are illusory in a predetermined world. Greed and moral corruption permeate the narrative, as each protagonist's selfish desires—ranging from reclaiming a failing to restoring a tarnished or escaping —drive them toward ethical compromise and , culminating in their collective demise. The lawyer's of a trust fund and the woman's manipulative schemes exemplify how avarice corrupts , transforming initial camaraderie into destructive rivalry. The irony of the wish's fulfillment underscores the film's inevitability motif, where the victory, rather than liberating the characters, magnifies their flaws and hastens , subverting expectations of fortune as salvation. This twist highlights the peril of unchecked ambition, as prosperity exposes underlying moral frailties instead of resolving them. Embodying conventions, Three Strangers delves into and shadowy morality, portraying a world where protagonists grapple with the illusion of control amid deterministic forces, reinforced by the archetype and a pervasive atmosphere of suspense and moral ambiguity. The narrative's blend of and gritty realism amplifies noir's themes of cynicism and inevitable downfall. Subtly commenting on social issues, the film uses character archetypes to critique class manipulation and legal injustice, as the sweepstakes scheme reflects economic desperation and the corrupt underbelly of in pre-war . Through the judge's hypocrisy and the seaman's entanglement in a , it exposes how wealth and status distort equity and personal agency.

Cast and characters

Principal cast

The principal cast of Three Strangers features , , and in the roles of the film's central trio, whose intertwined fates drive the narrative. portrays Jerome K. Arbutny, a cunning and verbose solicitor secretly embezzling client funds to sustain his lavish lifestyle, delivering an urbane performance marked by bullying snobbery and manipulative desperation. His suitability for the role draws from his established film noir persona, particularly his authoritative villainy in The Maltese Falcon (1941) and the subtle opportunism shown as Ferrari in (1942). Geraldine Fitzgerald plays Crystal Shackleford, the manipulative and ambitious wife whose social aspirations lead her to orchestrate a risky scheme, embodying a sleekly decorative yet heartless adventuress with vengeful . Fitzgerald's spirited dramatic intensity, honed in earlier roles like the tormented Isabella in (1939), lends authenticity to Shackleford's calculated ambition. Peter Lorre depicts Johnny West, a desperate alcoholic entangled in a charge, characterized as a genial yet vulnerable lost soul prone to fatalistic resignation. Lorre's casting benefits from his noir pedigree, including the twitchy desperation of Joel Cairo in The Maltese Falcon () and the fleeting opportunism of Ugarte in (1942), where his chemistry with Greenstreet—evident in their nine joint films—enhances the duo's dynamic tension.

Supporting roles

Joan Lorring portrayed Icey Crane, the estranged wife of Johnny West (played by ), whose testimony as a key during his heightens the personal and legal stakes in his storyline, underscoring themes of and desperation in the film's domestic conflicts. Her performance adds emotional depth to Johnny's fugitive arc by illustrating the breakdown of their marriage amid his criminal troubles. Alan Napier played David Shackleford, the estranged husband of Crystal Shackleford (), contributing to the subplot of marital discord and Crystal's desire for freedom, which intersects with the central trio's pact and amplifies the narrative's exploration of entrapment. Napier's role provides crucial tension in Crystal's personal motivations without dominating the foreground. Other supporting performers filled out key subplots through minor but pivotal appearances. Mr. Barrington appears as the client from whom Jerome K. Arbutny () has embezzled funds, reinforcing the lawyer's moral dilemma and the financial pressures driving the story's events. Brief roles such as the judge and the solicitor bolster the legal proceedings central to the plot, emphasizing institutional obstacles faced by the protagonists. These characters collectively enhance the film's web of interpersonal and societal conflicts, supporting the main narrative's focus on fate and consequence without overshadowing the leads.

Production

Development

The original story for Three Strangers was conceived by in the mid-1930s, drawing inspiration from a wooden Chinese idol figure he purchased in a antique shop, which evoked themes of Eastern and fate that would become central to the narrative. This concept prefigured themes in Huston's later work, such as The Maltese Falcon (). The project was originally envisioned as a to The Maltese Falcon, featuring some of its characters, but was reworked as a standalone story due to rights complications. Warner Bros. acquired Huston's treatment in 1937 for $5,000. Initially titled Three Men and a Girl, the project faced early casting considerations amid discussions, with rumors circulating in 1939 that would portray the female lead, Crystal, opposite in a principal male role. These speculations reflected ' interest in leveraging Davis's star power for a dramatic vehicle. Producer Wolfgang Reinhardt oversaw the project under Reinhardt's involvement facilitated the director selection of , a contract filmmaker renowned for his atmospheric dramas such as (1944), to emphasize the film's noir elements of psychological tension and moral ambiguity. This phase, marked by title evolution from Three Men and a Girl to Three Strangers and initial casting explorations, set the stage for scripting.

Writing

The screenplay for Three Strangers was co-written by , who provided the original story, and Howard Koch, his longtime collaborator. The script, originally conceived by Huston in 1936, blends mystery elements with supernatural undertones inspired by an ancient legend about three strangers making a collective wish to the Chinese goddess Kwan Yin on . The narrative structure employs interwoven character vignettes that trace the separate, desperate lives of the three protagonists before and after their fateful encounter, culminating in the central wish scene around a shared Irish Sweepstakes ticket. This episodic approach builds tension through the strangers' converging paths, underscoring irony in how their and personal failings unravel their fortunes, while introducing ambiguity in their motivations and consequences. The story is set in in 1938. Huston's contributions to the stand out for their witty and philosophical tone, particularly in the exchanges between the strangers that probe themes of fate, responsibility, and human folly, such as the Shakespeare-quoting musings of one character and the manipulative banter during their pact. These lines, enriched by Koch's input on character depth, enhance the film's noir sensibilities without relying on overt exposition.

Filming

Principal photography for Three Strangers commenced in early January 1945 and wrapped by mid-February 1945, entirely on soundstages at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California. The film's cinematography was handled by Arthur Edeson, who captured the story in black-and-white 35mm film stock, contributing to its atmospheric film noir style through careful use of shadows and contrast. Set design, led by art director Ted Smith, focused on recreating 1930s London interiors to evoke the period setting of 1938, including Crystal Shackleford's cluttered flat with its prominent bronze statue of the Chinese goddess Kwan Yin as a central prop, as well as a tense courtroom sequence—all constructed on studio backlots without any exterior location shooting. Post-production editing was overseen by George Amy, who refined the footage to fit the final 92-minute runtime, emphasizing the narrative's tight pacing and suspenseful reversals.

Release

Theatrical release

Three Strangers premiered in the United States on January 28, 1946, distributed by Warner Bros., following an early screening in , on January 23 of that year. The film received a wide theatrical release across the U.S. in February 1946. Marketing for the film prominently featured promotional posters showcasing the star trio of , , and , capitalizing on their established popularity from previous collaborations. These materials highlighted the central "cursed wish" premise, drawing from the story's legend of three strangers invoking fortune before a Chinese idol on , which aligned with the film's atmospheric ties to festivities. Taglines such as "BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE - THRILLS!" emphasized the thriller elements to attract audiences. Internationally, distribution was limited due to post-World War II constraints, with releases occurring sporadically from 1946 to 1947 in select markets including on May 23, 1946, on October 24, 1946, and various European countries thereafter. The film, with a running time of 92 minutes, carried an "Approved" rating under the Motion Picture Production Code, making it suitable for general audiences despite its sensibilities.

Box office performance

Three Strangers marked a modest commercial success that recovered its costs but fell short of blockbuster expectations in the post-World War II market. Post-war audiences increasingly favored escapist and lighter fare over the darker, more intricate narratives of , contributing to tempered performance for titles like this one. Relative to contemporaries, Three Strangers underperformed compared to earlier noirs such as The Maltese Falcon (1941), which generated $967,000 in domestic rentals through its taut pacing and star appeal. The draw of and , familiar from their successful pairings, provided initial interest, yet the film's complex, morality-driven plot may have limited repeat viewings and broader appeal.

Reception

Critical reviews

Upon its release in 1946, Three Strangers received generally favorable reviews from contemporary critics, who praised the strong ensemble performances—particularly those of , , and —and the film's tense, atmospheric , while some noted uneven pacing in its interwoven subplots and occasional overdevelopment of certain elements. of described the film as a "full-bodied of a shrewd and sophisticated sort," crediting the "stylish and intriguing" script by and Howard Koch for its credible blend of fate and human drama. He lauded Fitzgerald for being "sleekly decorative and electric" in her role as the adventuress, Greenstreet for lending depth to the character, and the supporting cast including and Joan Lorring for strong contributions, though he found Lorre's portrayal "slightly too fatalistic." Crowther questioned whether the story's twists were driven more by fate or the scenarists, implying some artificiality in the plotting. In the Los Angeles Illustrated Daily News, Virginia Wright highlighted the film's "nice irony" and ability to "hold the attention most of the time, in the manner of a picture puzzle," appreciating its suspenseful structure around the strangers' shared ticket. However, she criticized it as "overwritten in some parts" with "not too carefully cast" roles, suggesting the subplots occasionally dragged despite the overall engagement. Trade publication Harrison's Reports called it a "fantastic " that is "intriguing and suspenseful," with "excellent" performances across the board, good direction by , and high-quality photography, music, editing, sets, costumes, and sound; it deemed the film suitable for all audiences and recommended it at a $2.50 rental rate. The era's consensus leaned positive for the stars' chemistry and moody atmosphere, with mixed views on the originality of its fateful twists, often equating to a solid mid-tier assessment in terms.

Retrospective assessments

In the 2010s and beyond, Three Strangers has been reevaluated as an underrated entry in the canon, often praised for its atmospheric tension and moral ambiguity. Film critics and noir enthusiasts, including those on platforms like DVD Savant, have highlighted its blend of mystery, suspense, and romance in a tightly paced , crediting director for delivering credible character reversals despite production delays. Similarly, noir-focused blogs such as The Movie Gourmet have described it as a "much underrated ," emphasizing the screenplay co-written by and Howard Koch for its eventful structure and mix of mysticism with dramatic irony. ' Noir Alley series, hosted by noir expert , featured the film in 2020, underscoring its overlooked appeal through introductory segments that positioned it alongside classic noirs. Academic and anthology analyses of from the have noted Three Strangers' exploration of existential themes, particularly the interplay of fate and human agency, as three disparate characters' lives intersect through a shared wish on a Chinese idol, only to unravel under inexorable circumstances. In Encyclopedia of Film Noir (2007), Geoff Mayer and Brian McDonnell include the film in their survey of the genre, observing its philosophical undertones that align with noir's fatalistic , where individual desires collide with predetermined outcomes. reviews, such as those on F This Movie! (2015), reinforce this by framing the narrative as a meditation on fate's hand in noir , with the strangers' paths evoking the genre's deterministic without overt action sequences. Modern aggregate scores reflect a generally positive reevaluation among audiences and critics. As of November 2025, has no Tomatometer score based on 2 critic reviews, while the Audience Score is 51% based on over 100 ratings. users rate it 6.9/10 as of November 2025, based on 2,818 votes, with praise for its philosophical depth and the performances of and . Comparisons frequently pair it with other Greenstreet-Lorre vehicles like The Maltese Falcon (1941) and (1944), valuing its emphasis on character-driven intrigue and understated tension over high-stakes action.

Legacy

Home media releases

The first home video release of Three Strangers came in the late 1980s via VHS tapes from Warner Home Video, though distribution was limited and primarily targeted collectors of classic film noir. The film's DVD debut arrived in 2012 through the Warner Archive Collection as a manufactured-on-demand edition, presented in full-frame (1.33:1 aspect ratio) with original mono audio and minimal extras limited to the theatrical trailer; no commentary tracks or additional features like cast biographies were included. As of 2025, Three Strangers is accessible for digital streaming on platforms including Max (following its addition in June 2025) and , both offering the film in standard definition without enhancements. No official Blu-ray edition has been released by or any studio partner as of 2025, leaving higher-resolution viewing options unavailable through authorized channels; unofficial fan restorations occasionally appear on online forums and torrent sites but lack studio approval and quality consistency.

Cultural impact

"Three Strangers" has contributed to the film noir genre through its exploration of fateful encounters and superstitious elements, particularly the trope of a cursed object in the form of a Chinese idol statue that dooms the protagonists' lottery scheme, echoing artifacts central to narratives of greed and misfortune in earlier works like "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), which shares screenwriter . Huston's screenplay, originally conceived as a thematic sequel to his directorial debut "The Maltese Falcon," exemplifies his signature style of moral ambiguity and ironic twists, which resonated throughout his subsequent directing career in films such as "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948). The film has been referenced in scholarly retrospectives on noir conventions, such as film historian David Bordwell's analysis of chance meetings as a structural device in cinema, where "Three Strangers" serves as a key example of strangers bound by a shared, ill-fated opportunity. It has also appeared in noir-focused podcasts and discussions, including introductions by Foundation president , highlighting its role in the genre's portrayal of . Revivals have sustained the film's visibility, notably through screenings at the Noir City Film Festival in the 2010s; the Film Noir Foundation funded a new 35mm preservation print in 2012, enabling its debut at Noir City 10 in as part of a tribute to co-star , and subsequent showings in and Portland. The enduring appeal of "Three Strangers" centers on the for the Sydney Greenstreet-Peter Lorre duo, their third collaboration after "The Maltese Falcon" and "" (1942), which has come to symbolize 1940s Hollywood's encapsulation of wartime and immediate postwar anxieties through characters grappling with isolation, moral compromise, and inescapable destiny amid global uncertainty.

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