The Second Woman (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1950, The Second Woman is a drama film directed by James V. Kern, running about 91 minutes. “Not since 'SPELLBOUND' such a masterpiece of suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In flashback from a 'Rebecca'-style beginning: Ellen Foster, visiting her aunt on the California coast, meets neighbor Jeff Cohalan and his ultramodern clifftop house. Ellen is strongly attracted to Jeff, who's being plagued by unexplainable accidents, major and minor. Bad luck, persecution...or paranoia? Warned that Jeff could be dangerous, Ellen fears that he's in danger, as the menacing atmosphere darkens.
Who’s in it. The Second Woman stars Robert Young as Jeff Cohalan, Betsy Drake as Ellen Foster, John Sutton as Keith Ferris and Florence Bates as Amelia Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Second Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Second Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second Woman (1950)?
- In US, The Second Woman is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Second Woman worth watching?
- The Second Woman holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Second Woman?
- The Second Woman stars Robert Young, Betsy Drake, John Sutton, Florence Bates and Morris Carnovsky.
- When was The Second Woman released?
- The Second Woman was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.