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A Woman's Secret (1949)

NR · 1949-01-13 · 1h 24m · EN
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I had to stop her ... at any cost ... that's why I pulled the trigger !

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.

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Nicholas RayDirector

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Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'HaraMarian WashburnMelvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasLuke JordanGloria GrahameGloria GrahameSusan Caldwell / EstrellitaBill WilliamsBill WilliamsLee CrenshawVictor JoryVictor JoryBrook MatthewsMary PhilipsMary PhilipsMrs. Mary FowlerJay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenPolice Insp. Jim FowlerRobert WarwickRobert WarwickAssistant District Attorney RobertsCurt ConwayCurt ConwayDoctorAnn ShoemakerAnn ShoemakerMrs. Matthews, Brook's MotherVirginia FarmerVirginia FarmerMollie the Washburn MaidEllen CorbyEllen CorbyNurse who reads paper to Susan

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HospitalNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · MysteryTheme affinityHospital · Noir · Film NoirNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShort

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What is A Woman's Secret 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.

How long is A Woman's Secret?

A Woman's Secret has a runtime of 84 minutes.