Movie · 1937
Is Love from a Stranger based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Love from a Stranger is based on the works Philomel Cottage by Agatha Christie (1924) and Love from a Stranger by Frank Vosper.
The movie was released in 1937.
The book behind Love from a Stranger
Philomel Cottage
by Agatha Christie · first published 1924 · crime fiction
Short story by Agatha Christie.
Common questions
Is Love from a Stranger based on a book?
Yes. Love from a Stranger is based on the works Philomel Cottage by Agatha Christie (1924) and Love from a Stranger by Frank Vosper.
Who wrote the book Love from a Stranger is based on?
Philomel Cottage was written by Agatha Christie and Frank Vosper and first published in 1924.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Philomel Cottage before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Agatha Christie's books
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 1974)
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 2017)
- Witness for the Prosecution (film, 1957)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV, 1989)
- Death on the Nile (film, 1978)
- Death on the Nile (film, 2022)