

Caught
1949-02-17 · 88 min · ★ 6.6
Wide-eyed and poor young Leonora weds an obsessive millionaire named Ohlrig, but the marriage is loveless. Even worse, Ohlrig seems to have manic, violent tendencies. Eventually, young Leonora escapes her unhappy life and begins working with New York City doctor Larry Quinada, who she soon falls for. Unfortunately, Ohlrig refuses to grant his wife a divorce, and things get even darker for Leonora when she realizes she's pregnant with his child.
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- Directors
- Max Ophüls
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Enterprise Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
James MasonLarry Quinada
Barbara Bel GeddesLeonora Eames
Robert RyanSmith Ohlrig
Frank FergusonDr. Hoffman
Curt BoisFranzi Kartos
Ruth BradyMaxine
Natalie SchaferDorothy Dale
Art SmithPsychiatrist
Barbara BillingsleyStore customer in flowered hat (uncredited)
Sonia DarrinMiss Chambers (uncredited)
Bernadene HayesMrs. Rudecki (uncredited)
Pamela MasonMrs. Fuller (uncredited)
Harold MillerShopper (uncredited)
Max WagnerProjectionist (uncredited)
Frank BakerMan in Store (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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