The Damned Don't Cry
“Warner Bros.' Flaming Stars of 'Flamingo Road' Meet in Scarlet Shadows Again!”
Synopsis
Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
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A Woman With Brains
Type: Clip • Published 2017-01-24
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Ethel Whitehead
David Brian
George Castleman
Steve Cochran
Nick Prenta
Kent Smith
Martin Blackford
Hugh Sanders
Grady
Selena Royle
Patricia Longworth
Jacqueline deWit
Sandra
Morris Ankrum
Jim Whitehead
Edith Evanson
Mrs. Castleman
Richard Egan
Roy Whitehead
Bob Alden
Messenger (uncredited)
Bonnie Bannon
Woman in Casino (uncredited)
George Baxter
Mr. Fredericks - Syndicate Boss (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Castleman's Assistant (uncredited)
Kathryn Card
Mrs. Sullivan (uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
George - Maitre d'Hotel at Grady's (uncredited)
Herschel Daugherty
Rewrite Man (uncredited)
Diane DeLaire
Castleman's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Medford, Jerome Weidman
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- The Damned Don't Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Harold Medford, Jerome Weidman, Gertrude Walker
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Ted D. McCord
Rudi Fehr
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Harold Medford
Screenplay
Jerome Weidman
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Producer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Rudi Fehr
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Damned Don't Cry
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What is The Damned Don't Cry about?
Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
Who directed The Damned Don't Cry?
The Damned Don't Cry was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in The Damned Don't Cry?
The principal cast of The Damned Don't Cry includes Joan Crawford, David Brian, Steve Cochran, Kent Smith, Hugh Sanders.
When was The Damned Don't Cry released and how long is it?
The Damned Don't Cry was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Damned Don't Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Damned Don't Cry was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Damned Don't Cry?
The Damned Don't Cry holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).