Nora Prentiss
“Would you keep your mouth shut if you were Nora Prentiss?”
Synopsis
Quiet, organised Dr. Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt in a street accident. Despite her misgivings, they become heavily involved, and Talbot finds himself faced with the choice of leaving Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient expires in his office, a third option seems to present itself.
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Nora Prentiss
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-28
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Ann Sheridan
Nora Prentiss
Kent Smith
Dr. Richard Talbot
Bruce Bennett
Dr. Joel Merriam
Robert Alda
Phil Dinardo
Rosemary DeCamp
Lucy Talbot
John Ridgely
Walter Bailey
Robert Arthur
Gregory Talbot
Wanda Hendrix
Bonita Talbot
Helen Brown
Miss Judson
Rory Mallinson
Fleming
Harry Shannon
Police Lieutenant
James Flavin
District Attorney
Douglas Kennedy
Doctor
Don McGuire
Truck Driver
Clifton Young
Policeman
John Alvin
San Francisco Ferry Boat Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)
Jerry Baulch
Reporter (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Patron at Dinardo's (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- N. Richard Nash
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Nora Prentiss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
N. Richard Nash, Jack Sobell, Paul Webster, Jack Scholl
Franz Waxman
James Wong Howe
Owen Marks
William Jacobs, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
William Jacobs
Producer
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
N. Richard Nash
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nora Prentiss
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What is Nora Prentiss about?
Quiet, organised Dr. Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt in a street accident. Despite her misgivings, they become heavily involved, and Talbot finds himself faced with the choice of leaving Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient expires in his office, a third option seems to present itself.
Who directed Nora Prentiss?
Nora Prentiss was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Nora Prentiss?
The principal cast of Nora Prentiss includes Ann Sheridan, Kent Smith, Bruce Bennett, Robert Alda, Rosemary DeCamp.
When was Nora Prentiss released and how long is it?
Nora Prentiss was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Nora Prentiss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nora Prentiss was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nora Prentiss?
Nora Prentiss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).