This Was a Woman
Synopsis
The woman here is Sylvia Russell: power mad with set goals. In order to achieve those goals she is sadistically devoted to her son and daughter, able to possess and direct them. She subtly ruins her daughter's marriage by corrupting a servant girl and, then, uses her to compromise her son-in-law; slowly breaks her bumbling, unambitious husband's confidence...
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Sonia Dresdel
Sylvia Russell
Walter Fitzgerald
Arthur Russell
Emrys Jones
Terry Russell
Barbara White
Fenella Russell
Scott Forbes
Dr. Valentine Christie (billed as "Julian Dallas")
Cyril Raymond
Austin Penrose
Celia Lipton
Effie Holmes
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Holmes
Joan Hickson
Miss Johnson
Lesley Osmond
Sally
Kynaston Reeves
Dr. Morrison
Gus McNaughton
Veterinarian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Valentine
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- This Was a Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Excelsior Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan
Val Valentine
Mischa Spoliansky
Günther Krampf
Edward B. Jarvis
Marcel Hellman
Department Leadership Roster
Val Valentine
Screenplay
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Marcel Hellman
Producer
Tim Whelan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Was a Woman
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What is This Was a Woman about?
The woman here is Sylvia Russell: power mad with set goals. In order to achieve those goals she is sadistically devoted to her son and daughter, able to possess and direct them. She subtly ruins her daughter's marriage by corrupting a servant girl and, then, uses her to compromise her son-in-law; slowly breaks her bumbling, unambitious husband's confidence...
Who directed This Was a Woman?
This Was a Woman was directed by Tim Whelan.
Who stars in This Was a Woman?
The principal cast of This Was a Woman includes Sonia Dresdel, Walter Fitzgerald, Emrys Jones, Barbara White, Scott Forbes.
When was This Was a Woman released and how long is it?
This Was a Woman was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for This Was a Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Was a Woman was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.