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Strange Impersonation
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Strange Impersonation

1946-03-16 · 68 min · ★ 6.1

Romance · Thriller · Drama

A female research scientist conducting experiments on a new anesthetic has a very bad week. Her scheming assistant intentionally scars her face, her almost-fiancee appears to have deserted her and she finds herself being blackmailed by a women she accidentally knocked down with her car.

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Directors
Anthony Mann
Production companies
W. Lee Wilder Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brenda MarshallBrenda MarshallNora Goodrich
William GarganWilliam GarganDr. Stephen Lindstrom
Hillary BrookeHillary BrookeArline Cole
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerJ W Rinse, plaintiffs' atty.
Ruth FordRuth FordJane Karaski #1
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerDr. Mansfield, plastic surgeon
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotInsp. Malloy, chief interrogator
Mary TreenMary TreenTalkative nurse
Cay ForesterCay ForesterMiss Roper, interrogation witness
Dick ScottDetective
James ConatyDoctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)
Charles FergusonMan at Accident (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorDoctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardTaxi driver (uncredited)
Hal TaggartSuspicious Man at Airport (uncredited)
Forrest TaylorForrest TaylorNora's Doctor (uncredited)

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