Shadow of a Woman

NR
1h 18m
1946
4.3 /10 (11)

Overview

Brooke's brief marital life with Eric takes a downturn when she starts suspecting that he is starving his son from a prior marriage to death in order to claim his inheritance.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1946-09-14

Top Billed Cast

Helmut Dantine

Dr. Eric Ryder

Andrea King

Brooke Gifford Ryder

William Prince

David G. MacKellar, Louise's Lawyer

John Alvin

Carl, Emma's Son

Becky Brown

Genevieve Calvin

Richard Erdman

Joe, Counterman at Owl Lunch

Peggy Knudsen

Louise Ryder, Eric's ex-wife

Don McGuire

Johnnie, MacKellar's Photographer

Lisa Golm

Emma, Eric's Sister

Larry Geiger

Philip Ryder, Eric's Son

Monte Blue

Mike, Police Lieutenant

J. Scott Smart

Timothy Freeman

Leah Baird

Mrs. Calvin, Genevieve's Mother

Lottie Williams

Sarah, Calvin's Maid

Paul Stanton

Dr. Nelson Norris

Elvira Curci

Police Matron

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