

Woman in a Dressing Gown
1957-07-03 · 93 min · ★ 6.3
A married, middle-aged woman is shocked to discover that her husband, who she thought was content in their marriage, has become infatuated with a beautiful younger woman and is planning to leave his family for her.
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- Directors
- J. Lee Thompson
- Production companies
- Godwin-Willis, Associated British Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Yvonne MitchellAmy Preston
Anthony QuayleJim Preston
Sylvia SymsGeorgie Harlow
Andrew RayBrian Preston
Carole LesleyHilda Harper
Michael RipperPawnbroker
Nora GordonMrs. Williams
Marianne StoneHair Dresser
Harry LockeWine Merchant
Olga LindoManageress
Melvyn HayesNewsboy
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