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The Lady Confesses
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The Lady Confesses

1945-05-16 · 64 min · ★ 4.5

Drama · Mystery · Thriller · Crime

An estranged wife shows up after a nearly 7 years of disappearance -- thought to be dead, to prevent her husband from marrying his new love until someone kills her.

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Directors
Sam Newfield
Production companies
Alexander-Stern Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesVicki McGuire
Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontLarry Craig
Edmund MacDonaldEdmund MacDonaldLucky Brandon
Claudia DrakeClaudia DrakeLucille Compton
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganPolice Capt. Brown
Barbara SlaterBarbara SlaterNorma Craig
Edward HowardDetective Harmon
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonSteve
Carol AndrewsCarol AndrewsMargie
Charles KingCharles KingBeach Cop
Frank MayoFrank MayoCoroner
Harold MillerHarold MillerNightclub Dance Extra
Jack GeorgeApartment House Manager
Jerome RootBill

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