The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
In Victorian London, young Adelaide is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry. His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey, is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert swoops in to help Adelaide.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean NegulescoDirector
- Ring Lardner Jr.Screenplay
- Malcolm ArnoldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Maureen O'HaraAdelaide 'Addie' Culver
- Dana AndrewsHenry Lambert / Gilbert Lauderdale
- Anne ButchartAlice Hambro
- Sybil ThorndikeMrs. 'The Sow' Mounsey
- Anthony TancredTreff Culver
- June AllenYoung Adelaide
- Fay ComptonMrs. Culver
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteMr. Culver
- A.E. MatthewsMr. Bly
- Diane HartThe Blazer
- Mary MartlewMilly Lauderdale
- Ernest HarePoliceman
Stills
Themes
blackmailvictorian englandlife in the slums