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The File on Thelma Jordon (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1949, The File on Thelma Jordon is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 100 minutes. “...SHE'LL LIE...KILL OR KISS HER WAY OUT OF ANYTHING!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cleve Marshall, an assistant district attorney, falls for Thelma Jordon, a mysterious woman with a troubled past. When Thelma becomes a suspect in her aunt's murder, Cleve tries to clear her name.

Who’s in it. The File on Thelma Jordon stars Barbara Stanwyck as Thelma Jordon, Wendell Corey as Cleve Marshall, Paul Kelly as Miles Scott and Joan Tetzel as Pamela Blackwell Marshall, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The File on Thelma Jordon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The File on Thelma Jordon page.

If you liked it. Fans of The File on Thelma Jordon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The File on Thelma Jordon (1949)?
In US, The File on Thelma Jordon is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The File on Thelma Jordon worth watching?
The File on Thelma Jordon holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The File on Thelma Jordon?
The File on Thelma Jordon stars Barbara Stanwyck, Wendell Corey, Paul Kelly, Joan Tetzel and Stanley Ridges.
When was The File on Thelma Jordon released?
The File on Thelma Jordon was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.