
Three Strangers
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Directed by Jean Negulesco
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A noir-inflected thriller about three morally compromised strangers bound by fate and greed, where a pact with destiny unravels into suspicion and betrayal.
On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.
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Is Three Strangers sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Three Strangers end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Three Strangers scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Three Strangers violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Three Strangers easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Three Strangers
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Three Strangers, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Three Strangers, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Three Strangers, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































