Stronger Than Desire
“The story of lonely wives”
Synopsis
An attorney handling a murder case is unaware his own wife played a crucial role in the killing.
Top Cast
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Virginia Bruce
Elizabeth Flagg
Walter Pidgeon
Tyler Flagg
Lee Bowman
Michael McLain
Ann Dvorak
Eva McLain
Ilka Chase
Jo Brennan
Rita Johnson
Barbara Winter
Richard Lane
Jerry Brody
Ann E. Todd
Susan Flagg
Paul Stanton
Assistant D.A. Galway
Ferike Boros
Mrs. D'Amoro
Mariska Aldrich
Police Matron (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
Reporter (uncredited)
King Baggot
Juror (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Conductor at Train Station (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Miss Watson - Flagg's Secretary (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Sara - Susan's Nursemaid (uncredited)
Truman Bradley
Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
John Butler
Shopkeeper Having Camera (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hertz, William Ludwig
- Original Score
- Edward Ward, David Snell
- Original Title
- Stronger Than Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Fenton
David Hertz, William Ludwig, W. E. Woodward
Edward Ward, David Snell
William H. Daniels
W. Donn Hayes
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Fenton
Director
David Hertz
Screenplay
William Ludwig
Screenplay
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stronger Than Desire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stronger Than Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stronger Than Desire about?
An attorney handling a murder case is unaware his own wife played a crucial role in the killing.
Who directed Stronger Than Desire?
Stronger Than Desire was directed by Leslie Fenton.
Who stars in Stronger Than Desire?
The principal cast of Stronger Than Desire includes Virginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Bowman, Ann Dvorak, Ilka Chase.
When was Stronger Than Desire released and how long is it?
Stronger Than Desire was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Stronger Than Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stronger Than Desire was composed by Edward Ward, David Snell.
Is Stronger Than Desire based on a book or true story?
Stronger Than Desire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. E. Woodward".