About this release
Adapted from a radio play, this thriller is about a rich invalid who overhears two men plotting a murder through a crossed telephone line. During the course of the conversation, she discovers that one of the voices belongs to her husband. Soon, she realizes that she is the planned victim.
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Disc 1
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Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
89 min
ThrillerMystery
Leona Stevenson is confined to bed and uses her telephone to keep in contact with the outside world. One day she overhears a murder plot on the telephone and is desperate to find out who is the intended victim.
Credits
Director
Anatole Litvak
Writer
Lucille Fletcher
Cast
Barbara Stanwyckas Leona Cotterell Stevenson
Burt Lancasteras Henry Stevenson
Ann Richardsas Sally Hunt Lord
Wendell Coreyas Dr. Philip Alexander
Harold Vermilyeaas Waldo Evans
Ed Begleyas James 'J.B.' Cotterell
Leif Ericksonas Fred Lord
William Conradas Morano
John Bromfieldas Joe (Detective)
Jimmy Huntas Peter Lord
Cinematographer
Sol Polito
Composer
Franz Waxman
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Anatole Litvak
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 16, 2026