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The Madonna's Secret
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The Madonna's Secret

1946-02-16 · 76 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
Wilhelm Thiele
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Francis LedererFrancis LedererJames Harlan Corbin
Gail PatrickGail PatrickElla Randolph
Ann RutherfordAnn RutherfordLinda 'Morgan' North
Edward AshleyEdward AshleyJohn Earl
Linda StirlingLinda StirlingHelen North
John LitelJohn LitelLt. Roberts
Leona RobertsLeona RobertsMrs. Corbin
Michael St. AngelMichael St. AngelHunt Mason (as Michael Hawks)
Clifford BrookeClifford BrookeMr. Hadley
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinDistrict Attorney
Will WrightWill WrightThe Riverman
Geraldine WallGeraldine WallMiss Joyce
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonLambert

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