"And Then There Were None" (1945)

"And Then There Were None" (1945) is a film adaptation of Agatha Christie's mystery novel of the same name. Directed by René Clair, the movie is notable for its faithful yet slightly altered representation of the novel's plot, maintaining the suspense and intrigue that Christie is famous for.

Plot Summary
The story revolves around ten strangers who are invited to a remote island under different pretexts. Upon arrival, they find that their mysterious host is absent. During their first dinner together, a gramophone recording accuses each of them of having committed a murder for which they have evaded justice. The guests soon realize they are being targeted and systematically killed in accordance with a nursery rhyme, "Ten Little Indians."

As the number of survivors dwindles, paranoia and fear take hold. They must figure out who among them is the murderer before they all meet their end. The film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its tense atmosphere and unexpected twists.

Notable Cast
- Barry Fitzgerald as Judge Francis J. Quinncannon
- Walter Huston as Dr. Edward G. Armstrong
- Louis Hayward as Philip Lombard
- Roland Young as Detective William Henry Blore
- June Duprez as Vera Claythorne

This film is also considered a classic in the mystery genre.

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