The Madonna's Secret

The Madonna's Secret

The Madonna's Secret

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The Madonna's Secret

1946

1h 16m

5.9(5 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Mystery

Overview

This drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and follows the exploits of an eccentric Parisian painter who has come to New York to escape a controversy surrounding his work. The trouble stems when the model he has used in all his work is found floating dead in the Seine.

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Republic Pictures

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Francis Lederer

James Harlan Corbin

Francis Lederer

Acting

Gail Patrick

Ella Randolph

Gail Patrick

Acting

Ann Rutherford

Linda 'Morgan' North

Ann Rutherford

Acting

Edward Ashley

John Earl

Edward Ashley

Acting

Linda Stirling

Helen North

Linda Stirling

Acting

John Litel

Lt. Roberts

John Litel

Acting

Leona Roberts

Mrs. Corbin

Leona Roberts

Acting

Michael St. Angel

Hunt Mason (as Michael Hawks)

Michael St. Angel

Acting

Clifford Brooke

Mr. Hadley

Clifford Brooke

Acting

Pierre Watkin

District Attorney

Pierre Watkin

Acting

Will Wright

The Riverman

Will Wright

Acting

Geraldine Wall

Miss Joyce

Geraldine Wall

Acting

John Hamilton

Lambert

John Hamilton

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