At first overjoyed to have her beloved uncle around, Charlie slowly becomes suspicious that her visiting uncle may be more than he seems, and may in fact be a hunted man… a murderer. Recent high school graduate, Charlie (Wright) lives in Santa Rosa with her family, her doting mother, Emma (Patricia Collinge), her younger sister, the vociferous reader Ann (Edna May Wonnacott), her little brother, Roger (Charles Bates) and her father, Joe (Henry Travers) who spends his free time exchanging plans on murder with his fellow armchair sleuth, and neighbour, Herbie (Hume Cronyn).Ĭharlie has always felt that she’s had a connection with Emma’s brother, her uncle, Charles (Cotten) and is delighted when they receive a telegram about his imminent arrival. A coming-of-age tale with a twist of murder, this film remains completely captivating thanks to the direction, the leading and the wonderful supporting cast which are all recognisable to anyone who has spent time in a small town. ![]() It’s time for a little more Hitchcock as I dive into another old favourite, Shadow of a Doubt starring Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten.
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