

The Affairs of Martha
1942-06-21 · 66 min · ★ 6.6
Members of a well-to-do small community become worried when it is revealed that one of their maids is writing a telling exposé.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jules Dassin
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 240,000
- Revenue
- USD 375,000
Top Cast
Marsha HuntMartha Lindstrom
Richard CarlsonJeff Sommerfield
Marjorie MainMrs. McKissick
Virginia WeidlerMiranda Sommerfield
Spring ByingtonSophia Sommerfield
Allyn JoslynJoel Archer
Frances DrakeSylvia Norwood
Barry NelsonDanny O'Brien
Melville CooperDr. Clarence Sommerfield
Inez CooperMrs. Jacell
Sara HadenMrs. Justin I. Peacock
Margaret HamiltonGuinevere
Ernest TruexLlewellyn Castle
Cecil CunninghamMrs. Llewellyn Castle
William B. DavidsonHomer Jacell
Aubrey MatherJustin I. Peacock
Grady SuttonJustin Peacock Jr.
Norman AbbottNewsboy (uncredited)
Leonard CareyThe Butler (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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