---
title: "The Paradine Case"
year: 1947
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-paradine-case-1947"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31667
imdb_id: "tt0039694"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 273
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Paradine Case (1947) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-paradine-case-1947

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Paradine Case is a 1947 American courtroom drama film with elements of film noir set in England, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by David O. Selznick. It tells the dramatic story of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband, whose trial held the nation spellbound as barrister Anthony Keane takes her case and becomes infatuated with her.

The film features a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes and stars Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, and Charles Laughton. It adapts the 1933 novel of the same name by Robert Smythe Hichens and explores themes of obsession, legal defense, and the devastating personal consequences of compromised judgment.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A London barrister's obsession with his beautiful murder client clouds his judgment."

### Why Watch
- It is a 1947 American courtroom drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
- The runtime is 1 hour and 54 minutes, or 114 minutes.
- The cast includes Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, and Charles Laughton.

### Caveats & Content Note
- An infatuated barrister's clouded judgment leads to devastating consequences in court and at home.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and the pacing is suited for a 114-minute feature film involving a murder trial.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #courtroom-drama, #film-noir, #obsessive-romance, #british-mystery, #legal-thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfred Hitchcock
- **Networks / Studios**: Vanguard Films, Selznick International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gregory Peck** as *Anthony Keane*
- **Ann Todd** as *Gay Keane*
- **Alida Valli** as *Mrs. Paradine*
- **Charles Laughton** as *Judge Lord Thomas Horfield*
- **Charles Coburn** as *Sir Simon Flaquer*
- **Ethel Barrymore** as *Lady Sophie Horfield*
- **Louis Jourdan** as *Andre Latour*
- **Leo G. Carroll** as *Sir Joseph*
- **Joan Tetzel** as *Judy Flaquer*
- **Isobel Elsom** as *Innkeeper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream the film?
The provided sources do not specify a current streaming platform for the film.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1947 courtroom drama and mystery directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, and Charles Laughton.

### Q: What is the duration of the film?
The film has a running time of 1 hour and 54 minutes, or 114 minutes.

### Q: How many episodes does it have?
The Paradine Case is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Paradine Case — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31667)
- [The Paradine Case (1947) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039694/fullcredits/)
- [The Paradine Case - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradine_Case)
- [The Paradine Case (1947) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31667-the-paradine-case/cast)
- [The Paradine Case - Film | Park Circus](https://parkcircus.com/film/112668-The-Paradine-Case)
- [The Paradine Case (1947) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-paradine-case/credits)

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