1946

1h 8m

4.2(13 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

Eying a large inheritance, a reporter marries a rich woman with failing health. When she begins feeling healthy after the wedding, the reporter takes drastic measures to make sure his wife dies.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Kelly

Max Anderson

Douglas Fowley

Joe Eykner

Anne Gwynne

Belle Martin

Maris Wrixon

Linda Vale

Jack Conrad

Benny Brandini

Selmer Jackson

Dr. Lawson

Cyril Thornton

Riggs

Cy Kendall

Red Hogan

Walter Soderling

Coroner

Victor Potel

Gas Attendant (as Vic Potel)

Creative team

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder
Written by: Mindret Lord
Produced by: W. Lee Wilder

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