The Lady Confesses
“I CONFESS! I PLAYED AT LOVE BUT MURDER WAS MY BUSINESS!”
Synopsis
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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The Lady Confesses (1945) - Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2010-06-12
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Mary Beth Hughes
Vicki McGuire
Hugh Beaumont
Larry Craig
Edmund MacDonald
Lucky Brandon
Claudia Drake
Lucille Compton
Emmett Vogan
Police Capt. Brown
Barbara Slater
Norma Craig
Edward Howard
Detective Harmon
Dewey Robinson
Steve
Carol Andrews
Margie
Charles King
Beach Cop
Frank Mayo
Coroner
Harold Miller
Nightclub Dance Extra
Jack George
Apartment House Manager
Jerome Root
Bill
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Martin
- Original Title
- The Lady Confesses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Alexander-Stern Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Helen Martin, Irwin Franklyn
Jack Greenhalgh
Holbrook N. Todd
Alfred Stern
Department Leadership Roster
Helen Martin
Screenplay
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Sam Newfield
Director
Alfred Stern
Producer
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Mona Barry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Lady Confesses
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What is The Lady Confesses about?
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.
Who directed The Lady Confesses?
The Lady Confesses was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in The Lady Confesses?
The principal cast of The Lady Confesses includes Mary Beth Hughes, Hugh Beaumont, Edmund MacDonald, Claudia Drake, Emmett Vogan.
When was The Lady Confesses released and how long is it?
The Lady Confesses was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady Confesses?
The Lady Confesses holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).