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A Woman Possessed

A Woman Possessed

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A Woman Possessed

1958

1h 8m

7.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

English doctor John Winthrop (Francis Matthews) must protect his new wife, Ann (Kay Callard), from his wealthy and entirely too overbearing mother, Katherine (Margaretta Scott), who has some strong opinions about her son's new union. But things go too far when John accuses Katherine of trying to kill Ann with medication. Could she do such a thing -- and will these three ever have a good relationship?

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10 featured cast members

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Margaretta Scott

Margaretta Scott

Katharine

Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

John

Kay Callard

Kay Callard

Ann

Alison Leggatt

Alison Leggatt

Emma

Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming

Walter

Jan Holden

Jan Holden

Mary

Tony Thawnton

Calvin

Denis Shaw

Denis Shaw

Bishop

Totti Truman Taylor

Totti Truman Taylor

Miss Frobisher

Edith Saville

Lady Harriett

Creative team

Directed by: Max Varnel
Written by: Eldon Howard
Brian Clemens
Produced by: Harry Lee Danziger
Edward J. Danziger

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