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Strangler of the Swamp

Strangler of the Swamp

He was hanged for a crime he didn't commit, and now he's the...

19465.70h 59mNR

Overview

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the innocent ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.

Directed by Frank Wisbar
Written by Frank Wisbar, Leo J. McCarthy
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Top Cast

Rosemary La Planche

Rosemary La Planche

Maria Hart

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Christian Sanders

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Christian Sanders Jr.

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Ferryman Douglas

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Effie Laird

Martina Sanders

Nolan Leary

Nolan Leary

Pete Jeffers

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Frank Conlan

Joseph Hart

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Therese Lyon

Bertha

Virginia Farmer

Virginia Farmer

Anna Jeffers

Chris Drake

Chris Drake

George (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

grandparent grandchild relationshipswampsacred ground

About Strangler of the Swamp

Strangler of the Swamp is a fantasy, horror, science fiction film released in 1946 exploring themes of grandparent grandchild relationship, swamp, sacred ground. Directed by Frank Wisbar, it stars Rosemary La Planche, Robert Barrat, Blake Edwards. A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the innocent ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.

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