The Verdict
After an innocent man is executed in a case he was responsible for, a Scotland Yard superintendent finds himself investigating the murder of his key witness.
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Grodman confesses to Emmric that he murdered Kendall for justice
Grodman is fired from Scotland Yard after the alibi witness surfaces
The film's biggest emotional swing comes with Grodman's shocking confession at Newgate Prison, jumping from steady mystery investigation to a stunning revelation that completely reframes everything that came before.
The Verdict maintains consistently strong audience appreciation throughout, driven by the masterful pairing of Greenstreet and Lorre in what reviewers consider one of their finest collaborations. The film builds steadily from its atmospheric opening through an intricate locked-room mystery, culminating in a shocking confession that genuinely surprises viewers. While some find the ending slightly melodramatic, the overall arc delivers a satisfying and intelligent mystery that showcases both leads at their peak.
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Sydney Greenstreet
Supt. George Edward Grodman
Peter Lorre
Victor Emmric
Joan Lorring
Lottie Rawson
George Coulouris
Supt. John R. Buckley
Rosalind Ivan
Mrs. Vicky Benson
Paul Cavanagh
Clive Russell
Arthur Shields
Rev. Holbrook
Morton Lowry
Arthur Kendall
Holmes Herbert
Sir William Dawson
Art Foster
PC Warren
Clyde Cook
Barney Cole
Jimmy Aubrey
Newsboy
Billy Bletcher
Gravedigger
Creighton Hale
Reporter
Colin Kenny
Sergeant
Leo White
Cabbie
Ian Wolfe
Jury Foreman
Howard Davies
Old Gentleman (uncredited)
Mark Strong
Coroner (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
Sergeant (uncredited)
Crew
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