

Shadow of a Woman
1946-09-14 · 78 min · ★ 4.5
Brooke's brief marital life with Eric takes a downturn when she starts suspecting that he is starving his son from a prior marriage to death in order to claim his inheritance.
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- Directors
- Joseph Santley
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 427,000
- Revenue
- USD 732,000
Top Cast
Helmut DantineDr. Eric Ryder
Andrea KingBrooke Gifford Ryder
William PrinceDavid G. MacKellar, Louise's Lawyer
John AlvinCarl, Emma's Son
Becky BrownGenevieve Calvin
Richard ErdmanJoe, Counterman at Owl Lunch
Peggy KnudsenLouise Ryder, Eric's ex-wife
Don McGuireJohnnie, MacKellar's Photographer
Lisa GolmEmma, Eric's Sister
Monte BlueMike, Police Lieutenant
J. Scott SmartTimothy Freeman
Leah BairdMrs. Calvin, Genevieve's Mother
Paul StantonDr. Nelson Norris
Elvira CurciPolice Matron
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