Alimony (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, Alimony is a drama and crime film directed by Alfred Zeisler, running about 70 minutes. “Alimony racketeers prey on innocent dupes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A promising young composer is tempted away from his devoted wife by a fortune-seeking woman who cares more for his prospects than for him.
Who’s in it. Alimony stars Martha Vickers as Katie Klinger, John Beal as Dan Barker, Hillary Brooke as Linda Waring and Laurie Lind as Helen Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Alimony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alimony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alimony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alimony (1949)?
- In US, Alimony is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alimony worth watching?
- Alimony holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alimony?
- Alimony stars Martha Vickers, John Beal, Hillary Brooke, Laurie Lind and Douglass Dumbrille.
- When was Alimony released?
- Alimony was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.