She had a voice with hormones. A Woman's Secret is directed by Nicholas Ray and adapted to screenplay by Herman J. Mankiewicz from the novel "Mortgage on Life" written by Vicki Baum. It stars Maureen O'Hara, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Grahame, Victor Jory and Jay C. Flippen. Music is by Friedrich Hollaender and cinematography by George E. Diskant. When young singer Susan Caldwell (Grahame) is shot, Marian Washburn…
I had to stop her ... at any cost ... that's why I pulled the trigger !
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.
Top Cast
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)
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When a gunshot brings the maid rushing into the bedroom, she discovers "Susan" (Gloria Grahame) is the victim, and that her mentor "Marian" (Maureen O'Hara) is holding the smoking gun. When the police arrive, "Marian" confesses to trying to kill her, but with her victim still alive we will have to wait to hear her version of events. Meantime, her manager "Jordan" (Melvyn Douglas) doesn't understand why "Marian"…
FAQ about A Woman's Secret
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…
When was A Woman's Secret released?
A Woman's Secret was released in 1949.
What genres does A Woman's Secret belong to?
A Woman's Secret is categorised as Mystery, Drama.
Who stars in A Woman's Secret?
The cast of A Woman's Secret includes Maureen O'Hara, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Grahame, Bill Williams, Victor Jory.