Nora Prentiss (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1947, Nora Prentiss is a drama film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 111 minutes. “A mouth like hers is just for kissing not for telling” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Quiet, organised Dr Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt in a street accident. Despite her misgivings they become heavily involved and Talbot finds he is faced with the choice of leaving Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient expires in his office, a third option seems to present itself.
Who’s in it. Nora Prentiss stars Ann Sheridan as Nora Prentiss, Kent Smith as Dr. Richard Talbot aka Robert Thompson, Bruce Bennett as Dr. Joel Merriam and Robert Alda as Phil Dinardo, Cafe Owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Nora Prentiss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nora Prentiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nora Prentiss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nora Prentiss (1947)?
- In US, Nora Prentiss is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nora Prentiss worth watching?
- Nora Prentiss holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nora Prentiss?
- Nora Prentiss stars Ann Sheridan, Kent Smith, Bruce Bennett, Robert Alda and Rosemary DeCamp.
- When was Nora Prentiss released?
- Nora Prentiss was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.