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That Certain Woman
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That Certain Woman

1937-08-30 · 93 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Romance

A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.

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Directors
Edmund Goulding
Production companies
First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisMary Donnell
Henry FondaHenry FondaJack V. Merrick, Jr.
Anita LouiseAnita LouiseFlorence 'Flip' Carson Merrick
Ian HunterIan HunterLloyd Rogers
Donald CrispDonald CrispJack V. Merrick Sr.
Hugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellVirgil Whitaker
Katharine AlexanderKatharine AlexanderMrs. Rogers
Mary PhilipsMary PhilipsAmy
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonClark Tilden
Sidney TolerSidney TolerDétective Lieutenant Neely
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. 'Doc' James
Norman WillisNorman WillisFred
Herbert RawlinsonHerbert RawlinsonDr. Hartman
Tim HenningKenyon
Dwane DayJackie
Richard DeNeutBoy
John AlbanClub Patron (uncredited)
Arthur CarringtonJack Merrick as an Infant (uncredited)
Ricardo Lord CezonBoy (uncredited)
James ConatyGeorge - Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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