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Shadow on the Wall
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Shadow on the Wall

1950-05-19 · 84 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.

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Directors
Pat Jackson
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ann SothernAnn SothernDell Faring
Zachary ScottZachary ScottDavid I. Starrling
Gigi PerreauGigi PerreauSusan Starrling
Nancy ReaganNancy ReaganDr. Caroline Canford
Kristine MillerKristine MillerCelia Starrling
John McIntireJohn McIntirePike Ludwell
Tom HelmoreTom HelmoreCrane Weymouth
Helen BrownHelen BrownMiss Burke
Barbara BillingsleyBarbara BillingsleyOlga
Marcia Van DykeMarcia Van DykeSecretary
Anthony SydesBobby
Jimmy HuntJimmy HuntBoy
Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryJudge (uncredited)
Lilian BondLilian BondAttendant (uncredited)
Dorinda CliftonDorinda CliftonNurse (uncredited)

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