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The Locket
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The Locket

1946-12-20 · 85 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters.

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Directors
John Brahm
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laraine DayLaraine DayNancy
Brian AherneBrian AherneDr. Harry Blair
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumNorman Clyde
Gene RaymondGene RaymondJohn Willis
Sharyn MoffettSharyn MoffettNancy - Age 10
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezDrew Bonner
Henry StephensonHenry StephensonLord Wyndham
Katherine EmeryKatherine EmeryMrs. Willis
Reginald DennyReginald DennyMr. Wendell
Fay HelmFay HelmMrs. Bonner
Helene ThimigHelene ThimigMrs. Monks
Nella WalkerNella WalkerMrs. Wendell
Queenie LeonardQueenie LeonardWoman Singer
Lilian FontaineLilian FontaineLady Wyndham
Myrna DellMyrna DellThelma
Johnny ClarkDonald
Mari AldonMari AldonMary (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyGinny (uncredited)
Dick GordonParty Guest (uncredited)
Stuart HallParty Guest (uncredited)

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