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Shadow of a Woman
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Shadow of a Woman

1946-09-14 · 78 min · ★ 4.5

Drama

Brooke's brief marital life with Eric takes a downturn when she starts suspecting that he is starving his son from a prior marriage to death in order to claim his inheritance.

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Directors
Joseph Santley
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 427,000
Revenue
USD 732,000

Top Cast

Helmut DantineHelmut DantineDr. Eric Ryder
Andrea KingAndrea KingBrooke Gifford Ryder
William PrinceWilliam PrinceDavid G. MacKellar, Louise's Lawyer
John AlvinJohn AlvinCarl, Emma's Son
Becky BrownBecky BrownGenevieve Calvin
Richard ErdmanRichard ErdmanJoe, Counterman at Owl Lunch
Peggy KnudsenPeggy KnudsenLouise Ryder, Eric's ex-wife
Don McGuireDon McGuireJohnnie, MacKellar's Photographer
Lisa GolmLisa GolmEmma, Eric's Sister
Larry GeigerPhilip Ryder, Eric's Son
Monte BlueMonte BlueMike, Police Lieutenant
J. Scott SmartJ. Scott SmartTimothy Freeman
Leah BairdLeah BairdMrs. Calvin, Genevieve's Mother
Lottie WilliamsSarah, Calvin's Maid
Paul StantonPaul StantonDr. Nelson Norris
Elvira CurciElvira CurciPolice Matron
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyHoward K. Brooks

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