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The Strange Woman (1946)
American drama film noir thriller.
In 1820s New England beautiful but poor and manipulative Jenny Hager marries rich old man Isaiah Poster but also seduces his son and his company foreman.
B-movie auteur Edgar G. Ulmer managed to direct a few A-pictures during his long career; he was personally selected by Hedy Lamarr to helm this big-budget thriller, a project she put together to change her image as a starlet whose sex appeal outweighed her acting abilities.
Based on a novel by Ben Ames Williams, The Strange Woman was generally considered one of Hedy Lamarr’s best performances, although her best-known performance would continue to be in Ecstasy (1933), largely because of her then-daring nude scenes.
Interesting Trivia:
Hedy Lamarr was Executive Producer. Without her, the film would not have been made.
Co-stars Alan Napier as Judge Henry. He would go on to have lasting fame as Alfred the Butler, in the 1960’s version of Batman.
| Directed by | Edgar G. Ulmer |
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| Screenplay by | Herb Meadow |
| Based on | The Strange Woman 1941 novel by Ben Ames Williams |
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| Music by | Carmen Dragon |
| Cinematography | Lucien N. Andriot |
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Hunt Stromberg Productions
Mars Film Corporation |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2.8 million (US rentals) |
