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The File on Thelma Jordon
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The File on Thelma Jordon

1949-11-04 · 100 min · ★ 6.5

Thriller · Drama · Crime

Cleve Marshall, an assistant district attorney, falls for Thelma Jordon, a mysterious woman with a troubled past. When Thelma becomes a suspect in her aunt's murder, Cleve tries to clear her name.

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Directors
Robert Siodmak
Production companies
Hal Wallis Productions, Wallis-Hazen Inc., Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckThelma Jordon
Wendell CoreyWendell CoreyCleve Marshall
Paul KellyPaul KellyMiles Scott
Joan TetzelJoan TetzelPamela Blackwell Marshall
Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesKingsley Willis
Richard RoberRichard RoberTony Laredo
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonJudge Calvin H. Blackwell
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyDistrict Attorney William Pierce
Kasey RogersKasey RogersDolly - Cleve's Secretary
Basil RuysdaelBasil RuysdaelJudge Jonathan David Hancock
Jane NovakJane NovakMrs. Blackwell
Gertrude HoffmannGertrude HoffmannAunt Vera Edwards
Harry AntrimHarry AntrimSidney
Kate Drain LawsonKate Drain LawsonClara
Theresa HarrisTheresa HarrisEsther
Byron BarrByron BarrMcCary
Geraldine WallGeraldine WallMatron
Jonathan CoreyTimmy Marshall
Robin CoreyJoan Marshall
Bess FlowersBess FlowersDinner Party Guest (uncredited)

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