A Woman's Secret (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1949, A Woman's Secret is a drama and mystery film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 84 minutes. “I had to stop her ... at any cost ... that's why I pulled the trigger !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Woman's Secret stars Maureen O'Hara as Marian Washburn, Melvyn Douglas as Luke Jordan, Gloria Grahame as Susan Caldwell / Estrellita and Bill Williams as Lee Crenshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Woman's Secret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Woman's Secret page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Woman's Secret tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Woman's Secret (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Woman's Secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Woman's Secret worth watching?
- A Woman's Secret holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Woman's Secret?
- A Woman's Secret stars Maureen O'Hara, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Grahame, Bill Williams and Victor Jory.
- When was A Woman's Secret released?
- A Woman's Secret was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.