No Man of Her Own (1950): Cast & Plot
No Man of Her Own is a 1950 crime thriller directed by Mitchell Leisen, starring Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Ferguson, John Lund and Sumner Getchell. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is No Man of Her Own About?
The premise of No Man of Her Own without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A penniless pregnant woman adopts the identity of a rich woman killed in a train crash.
No Man of Her Own Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dumping a dead body
- five word title
- female protagonist
- suitcase
- train ticket
- apartment
- crying woman
- thunderstorm
- wedding ring
- ambulance
- hospital
- hospital room
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- husband wife relationship
- gurney
- character's point of view camera shot
- knocking on a door
- note
- train ride
- face cream
- train toilet
- train porter
- assumed identity
- money problems
- baby
- baby boy
- voice over inner thoughts
- family home
- voice over narration
- window shopping
- signing name
- piano playing
- knitting
- snow
- telephone call
- date
- signature
- pen
- justice of the peace
- marriage
- forced marriage
- letter
- woman in jeopardy
- train station
- overhearing a conversation
- check
- revolver
- pistol
- writing a check
- christmas
- christmas tree
No Man of Her Own Cast & Characters
Barbara Stanwyck leads the cast as Helen Ferguson, with John Lund as Bill Harkness and Sumner Getchell as John Larrimore (uncredited). Directed by Mitchell Leisen; 50 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mitchell Leisen
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Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Ferguson - John Lund as Bill Harkness
- Sumner Getchell as John Larrimore (uncredited)
- Lyle Bettger as Stephen Morley
Also Starring in No Man of Her Own
· 46 more- Phyllis Thaxter Patrice Harkness
- Kasey Rogers Friend of family (uncredited)
- Richard Denning Hugh Harkness
- Henry O'Neill Mr. Harkness
- Jane Cowl Mrs. Harkness
- Bess Flowers Country Club Patron (uncredited)
- Sam Harris Country Club Patron (uncredited)
- Selmer Jackson Minister (uncredited)
- Franklyn Farnum Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Country Club Patron (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Train Passenger (uncredited)
- William Haade Cop (uncredited)
- Kathleen Freeman Clara Larrimore (uncredited)
- Virginia Brissac Justice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)
- Frank Marlowe Cab Driver (uncredited)
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- Barry Norton Country Club Patron (uncredited)
- Milburn Stone Plainclothesman
- Dave Willock Jimmy Baker (uncredited)
- Esther Dale Josie
- Ray Walker Plainsclothesman (uncredited)
- Esther Howard Frowsy Woman in boardinghouse (uncredited)
- Steve Pendleton Policeman (uncredited)
- Thomas Browne Henry Doctor in hospital (uncredited)
- Jimmie Dundee Patrolman (uncredited)
- Griff Barnett Dr. Parker
- Edna Holland Nurse (uncredited)
- Harry Antrim Ty Winthrop
- Carole Mathews Blonde
- Willard Waterman Jack Olsen (uncredited)
- Catherine Craig Rosalie Baker
- Richard Keene Clerk (uncredited)
- Georgia Backus Nurse (uncredited)
- Emmett Smith Red Cap (uncredited)
- Dooley Wilson Waiter on Train (uncredited)
- Jean Andren Louise Russell (uncredited)
- Phil Tully Patrolcar policeman (uncredited)
- Jack Reynolds Country Club Patron (uncredited)
- Ivan Browning Porter (uncredited)
- Ashley Cowan Justice of the Peace's Son
- Jean Ruth Nurse (uncredited)
- Stan Johnson Policeman (uncredited)
- Helen Mowery Harriet Olsen (uncredited)
- Charles Dayton Friend of family (uncredited)
- Gordon Nelson Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- John Michaels Delivery Boy (uncredited)
More from Mitchell Leisen
More films directed by Mitchell Leisen, best-rated first: Remember the Night, Hold Back the Dawn, To Each His Own and Death Takes a Holiday.
No Man of Her Own Plot Summary
What happens in No Man of Her Own from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Helen Ferguson, Barbara Stanwyck, sits with her baby as Bill Harkness, John Lund, reads a book and tries to stay calm while the phone rings and police tell them they’re on the way to their home.
Full summary
The whole story of No Man of Her Own, scene by scene
No Man of Her Own Trailers & Videos
The trailer of No Man of Her Own.
How Well Do You Know No Man of Her Own?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the character played by Barbara Stanwyck?
No Man of Her Own Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Mentira latente” and “Non voglio perderti”.
- Also known as
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- Mentira latente
- Non voglio perderti
- Не её мужчина
- 得不到的男人
- Casei-me Com um Morto
- Gift med en död man
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No Man of Her Own FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of No Man of Her Own, each answered in a sentence.
How long is No Man of Her Own?
No Man of Her Own runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was No Man of Her Own released?
No Man of Her Own was released on February 21, 1950.
Who directed No Man of Her Own?
No Man of Her Own was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
More films by Mitchell Leisen Who is in the cast of No Man of Her Own?
No Man of Her Own stars Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Ferguson, John Lund as Bill Harkness and Sumner Getchell as John Larrimore (uncredited), among 50 credited actors.
Does No Man of Her Own have a post-credit scene?
No. No Man of Her Own has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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