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Shadow on the Wall (1950)

NR · 1950-05-19 · 1h 24m · EN
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Some women will stop at nothing!

Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.

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William LudwigWriterPat JacksonDirector

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Ann SothernAnn SothernDell FaringZachary ScottZachary ScottDavid I. StarrlingGigi PerreauGigi PerreauSusan StarrlingNancy ReaganNancy ReaganDr. Caroline CanfordKristine MillerKristine MillerCelia StarrlingJohn McIntireJohn McIntirePike LudwellTom HelmoreTom HelmoreCrane WeymouthHelen BrownHelen BrownMiss BurkeBarbara BillingsleyBarbara BillingsleyOlgaMarcia Van DykeMarcia Van DykeSecretaryAnthony SydesAnthony SydesBobbyJimmy HuntJimmy HuntBoy

Keywords

Framed for murderNoirFiancéFilm noir

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityFramed For Murder · Noir · FianceVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference659459

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Frequently asked questions about Shadow on the Wall

What is Shadow on the Wall about?

Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.

How long is Shadow on the Wall?

Shadow on the Wall has a runtime of 84 minutes.