description Sorry, Wrong Number Overview
“Sorry, Wrong Number” is a 1948 crime film exploring the devastating effects of a single miscommunication. Adapted from Lucille Fletcher’s radio play, the story unfolds through flashbacks revealing a man's mounting terror after receiving a series of confusing phone calls. The film’s suspenseful narrative and exploration of paranoia make it notable for its psychological drama. It is suitable for viewers interested in classic film noir, crime thrillers, and stories examining human vulnerability.
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info Sorry, Wrong Number Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1948 |
help Sorry, Wrong Number FAQ
What does Leona overhear in Sorry, Wrong Number?
Leona Stevenson accidentally hears two men planning a woman's murder during a crossed telephone connection. Confined to bed and unable to persuade the authorities to act, she gradually realizes that she may be the intended victim.
Why is Sorry, Wrong Number told through flashbacks?
Leona's calls uncover the history of her marriage to Henry Stevenson and his involvement in criminal activity. The flashbacks expand Lucille Fletcher's compact radio-play premise into a feature-length 1948 film.
Who plays Leona and Henry Stevenson?
Barbara Stanwyck plays Leona, and Burt Lancaster plays her husband Henry. Stanwyck received an Academy Award nomination for portraying Leona's mounting panic and isolation.
Was Sorry, Wrong Number originally a radio drama?
Yes, Lucille Fletcher wrote it as a radio play, famously performed by Agnes Moorehead. Fletcher also wrote the film screenplay, retaining the telephone as the device through which the mystery unfolds.
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