The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
★ 6.2 · 1945 · 80m · Crime · Drama · Thriller
George Sanders stars in this engrossing melodrama about a very domineering sister who holds a tight grip on her brother -- especially when he shows signs of falling in love.
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