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The Dark Mirror

1946-10-17 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Thriller · Mystery · Horror

A sister and her disturbed twin are implicated in a murder and a police detective must figure out which one's the killer.

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Directors
Robert Siodmak
Production companies
International Pictures (I), Nunnally Johnson Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Olivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandTerry Collins / Ruth Collins
Lew AyresLew AyresScott Elliott
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellLieutenant Stevenson
Richard LongRichard LongRusty
Charles EvansCharles EvansGirard
Garry OwenGarry OwenFranklin
Lela BlissLela BlissMrs. Didriksen
Lester AllenLester AllenGeorge Benson
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Ida MooreIda MooreMrs. O'Brien (uncredited)
Jean AndrenGirard's Secretary (uncredited)
Marta MitrovichMiss Beade (uncredited)
Jack GarganJack GarganWaiter (uncredited)
William HalliganWilliam HalliganSergeant Temple (uncredited)
Charles McAvoyCharles McAvoyO'Brien (uncredited)
Jack CheathamJack CheathamPoliceman (uncredited)
Ralph PetersRalph PetersDumb Cop (uncredited)
Ben ErwayPolice Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lane ChandlerLane ChandlerIntern (uncredited)

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