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The Strange Woman
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The Strange Woman

1946-10-25 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Thriller · History

In early 19th century New England, an unscrupulous woman uses her beauty and wits to seduce, deceive and control the men around her.

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Directors
Edgar G. Ulmer
Production companies
Hunt Stromberg Productions, Mars Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000
Revenue
USD 2,800,000

Top Cast

Hedy LamarrHedy LamarrJenny Hager
George SandersGeorge SandersJohn Evered
Louis HaywardLouis HaywardEphraim Poster
Gene LockhartGene LockhartIsaiah Poster
Hillary BrookeHillary BrookeMeg Saladine
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsDeacon Adams
June StoreyJune StoreyLena Tempest
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenRev. Thatcher
Olive BlakeneyOlive BlakeneyMrs. Hollis
Kathleen LockhartKathleen LockhartMrs. Partridge
Alan NapierAlan NapierJudge Henry Saladine
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyTim Hager
Ed AgrestiCongregation Member (uncredited)
John AlbanCongregation Member (uncredited))
Fred AldrichFred AldrichSailor in Saloon (uncredited)
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldMrs. Thatcher (uncredited)
Frank BakerFrank BakerCongregation Member (uncredited)
Edward BibyMr. Patridge (uncredited)
Clancy CooperClancy CooperLumberjack (uncredited)
Ralph DunnRalph DunnLumberjack (uncredited)

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