

A Double Life
1947-12-25 · 104 min · ★ 6.3
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
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- Directors
- George Cukor
- Production companies
- Kanin Productions, Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ronald ColmanAnthony John
Signe HassoBrita
Edmond O'BrienBill Friend
Shelley WintersPat Kroll
Ray CollinsVictor Donlan
Philip LoebMax Lasker
Millard MitchellAl Cooley
Joe SawyerPete Bonner
Charles La TorreStellini
Whit BissellDr. Stauffer
Peter M. ThompsonAsst. Stage Manager
Art SmithWigmaker
Sid TomackWigmaker
Wilton GraffDr. Mervin
Harlan BriggsOscar Bernard
Claire CarletonWaitress
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