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5.9 / 10(22 votes)IMDbNR19471h 49mUnited States of America

The Unfaithful

“It's So Easy to Cry 'SHAME'!”

Synopsis

Christine Hunter kills an intruder and tells her husband and lawyer that it was an act of self-defense. It's later revealed that he was actually her lover and she had posed for an incriminating statue he created.

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The Unfaithful (1947) - Original Theatrical Trailer - (WB - 1947)

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-24

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York City, New York

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 1, 1947

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vincent Sherman
Screenplay & Story
James Gunn, David Goodis
Original Score
Max Steiner, Charles Henderson
Original Title
The Unfaithful
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vincent Sherman

Screenplay & Story

James Gunn, David Goodis, Rudy Vallee, W. Somerset Maugham

Original Score & Music

Max Steiner, Charles Henderson

Director of Photography

Ernest Haller

Film Editing

Alan Crosland, Jr.

Producers

Jack L. Warner, Jerry Wald

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:W. Somerset Maugham

Department Leadership Roster

Vincent Sherman

Vincent Sherman

Director

James Gunn

Screenplay

David Goodis

David Goodis

Screenplay

Max Steiner

Max Steiner

Original Music Composer

Charles Henderson

Original Music Composer

Alan Crosland, Jr.

Alan Crosland, Jr.

Editor

Ernest Haller

Ernest Haller

Director of Photography

Jerry Wald

Jerry Wald

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unfaithful

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Unfaithful about?

Christine Hunter kills an intruder and tells her husband and lawyer that it was an act of self-defense. It's later revealed that he was actually her lover and she had posed for an incriminating statue he created.

Who directed The Unfaithful?

The Unfaithful was directed by Vincent Sherman.

Who stars in The Unfaithful?

The principal cast of The Unfaithful includes Ann Sheridan, Lew Ayres, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden, Jerome Cowan.

When was The Unfaithful released and how long is it?

The Unfaithful was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

Who composed the musical score for The Unfaithful?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unfaithful was composed by Max Steiner, Charles Henderson.

Is The Unfaithful based on a book or true story?

The Unfaithful is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unfaithful?

The Unfaithful holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).