Mystery ·Drama · United States of America · 1949 · 1h 24m

A Woman's Secret

Director

Cast

Maureen O'Hara as Marian Washburn Melvyn Douglas as Luke Jordan Gloria Grahame as Susan Caldwell / Estrellita Bill Williams as Lee Crenshaw Victor Jory as Brook Matthews Mary Philips as Mrs. Mary Fowler

Crew

George E. Diskant — Director of Photography Sherman Todd — Editor Friedrich Hollaender — Original Music Composer Herman J. Mankiewicz — Screenplay Vicki Baum — Novel Herman J. Mankiewicz — Producer

Tagline

I had to stop her ... at any cost ... that's why I pulled the trigger !

Synopsis

A popular singer, Marian Washburn, suddenly and unexplainably loses her voice, causing a shake-up at the club where she works. Her worried but loyal piano player, Luke Jordan, helps to promote a new, younger singer, Susan Caldwell, to temporarily replace Marian. Susan finds some early acclaim but decides to leave the club after a few performances. Soon after Susan quits, she is gunned down, and Marian quickly becomes a suspect.

Mood & Themes

film noir hospital

Key Collaborators

Nicholas Ray Director George E. Diskant Director of Photography Sherman Todd Editor Friedrich Hollaender Original Music Composer Herman J. Mankiewicz Screenplay Vicki Baum Novel Herman J. Mankiewicz Producer Clark Burke Production Design

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