A Woman's Secret
“I had to stop her ... at any cost ... that's why I pulled the trigger !”
Synopsis
A popular singer, Marian Washburn, suddenly and unexplainably loses her voice, causing a shake-up at the club where she works. Her worried but loyal piano player, Luke Jordan, helps to promote a new, younger singer, Susan Caldwell, to temporarily replace Marian. Susan finds some early acclaim but decides to leave the club after a few performances. Soon after Susan quits, she is gunned down, and Marian quickly becomes a suspect.
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A Woman's Secret (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-08-21
Top Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
Marian Washburn
Melvyn Douglas
Luke Jordan
Gloria Grahame
Susan Caldwell / Estrellita
Bill Williams
Lee Crenshaw
Victor Jory
Brook Matthews
Mary Philips
Mrs. Mary Fowler
Jay C. Flippen
Police Insp. Jim Fowler
Robert Warwick
Assistant District Attorney Roberts
Curt Conway
Doctor
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Matthews, Brook's Mother
Virginia Farmer
Mollie the Washburn Maid
Ellen Corby
Nurse who reads paper to Susan
Emory Parnell
Police Lieutenant at Desk
Fred Aldrich
Policeman (Uncredited)
C. Bakaleinikoff
Studio Recording Session Conductor (Uncredited)
Guy Beach
Policeman (Uncredited)
Conrad Binyon
Tommy (Uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Mr. Pierson (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- A Woman's Secret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
Herman J. Mankiewicz, Vicki Baum
Friedrich Hollaender
George E. Diskant
Sherman Todd
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Producer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
George E. Diskant
Director of Photography
Sherman Todd
Editor
Clark Burke
Production Design
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
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 A Woman's Secret
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What is A Woman's Secret about?
A popular singer, Marian Washburn, suddenly and unexplainably loses her voice, causing a shake-up at the club where she works. Her worried but loyal piano player, Luke Jordan, helps to promote a new, younger singer, Susan Caldwell, to temporarily replace Marian. Susan finds some early acclaim but decides to leave the club after a few performances. Soon after Susan quits, she is gunned down, and Marian quickly becomes a suspect.
Who directed A Woman's Secret?
A Woman's Secret was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in A Woman's Secret?
The principal cast of A Woman's Secret includes Maureen O'Hara, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Grahame, Bill Williams, Victor Jory.
When was A Woman's Secret released and how long is it?
A Woman's Secret was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman's Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman's Secret was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
Is A Woman's Secret based on a book or true story?
A Woman's Secret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vicki Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Woman's Secret?
A Woman's Secret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).