Nora Prentiss (1947): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Nora Prentiss is a 1947 drama directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Ann Sheridan as Nora Prentiss, Rosemary DeCamp and Robert Arthur. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Stream it on TCM.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nora Prentiss About?
The premise of Nora Prentiss without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Quiet, organized Dr. Talbot encounters nightclub singer Nora Prentiss after she is mildly injured in a street accident. Though initially hesitant, they become intensely involved, forcing Talbot to choose between abandoning Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient dies in his office, a darker alternative appears, threatening to shatter his life.
Nora Prentiss Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- singer
- female singer
- femme fatale
- nightclub singer
- punched in the face
- song
- singing
- san francisco california
- treachery
- retribution
- reprisal
- resolvement
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- remorse
- ferry boat
- entertainer
- pedestrian accident
- new york city
- playing the piano
- passionate kiss
- broken statue
- doomed love affair
- burn victim
- on trial for own murder
- doctor
- ambitious
- united states of america
- new york
- new york state
- california
- staged car crash
- two word title
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Nora Prentiss Cast & Characters
Ann Sheridan leads the cast as Nora Prentiss, with Rosemary DeCamp as Lucy Talbot and Robert Arthur as Gregory Talbot. Directed by Vincent Sherman; 66 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vincent Sherman
- Ann Sheridan as Nora Prentiss
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Rosemary DeCamp as Lucy Talbot - Robert Arthur as Gregory Talbot
- Wanda Hendrix as Bonita Talbot
Also Starring in Nora Prentiss
· 62 more- Kent Smith Dr. Richard Talbot
- John Alvin San Francisco Ferry Boat Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)
- Al Bridge New York City Policeman (uncredited)
- David Fresco New York City Newsboy (uncredited)
- James Flavin District Attorney
- Bess Flowers Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Sheriff (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Pete, Headwaiter at Dinardo’s (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Detective (uncredited)
- Fred Kelsey Turnkey (uncredited)
- James Conaty Patient in Dr. Talbot's Office (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn New York Detective (uncredited)
- Brooks Benedict Patron at Dinardo's (uncredited)
- George Magrill Customer at Newsstand (uncredited)
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- Creighton Hale Captain of Waiters at The Sea Gull (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Walter Bailey
- Wilbur Mack Jeweler (uncredited)
- Tom Wilson Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Philo McCullough Turnkey (uncredited)
- Harry Shannon Police Lieutenant
- Jack Wise Court Stenographer (uncredited)
- Bruce Bennett Dr. Joel Merriam
- Douglas Kennedy Doctor
- Roy Gordon Dr. Oberlin (uncredited)
- Joe Gilbert Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Alexander Pollard Waiter at Dinardo's (uncredited)
- Lottie Williams Lottie (uncredited)
- Eddie Hart Policeman (uncredited)
- Rory Mallinson Fleming
- Shep Houghton Trio Singer (uncredited)
- Helen Brown Miss Judson
- Clancy Cooper Policeman (uncredited)
- Georgia Caine Grandma (uncredited)
- Charles Jordan Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Clifton Young Policeman
- Jack Daley Reporter (uncredited)
- Charles Meakin Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Fred Johnson Reporter (uncredited)
- Dean Cameron Rod (uncredited)
- Robert Alda Phil Dinardo
- Tom Ferrandini Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Don McGuire Truck Driver
- Perk Lazelle Trio Singer (uncredited)
- Ross Ford Billy (uncredited)
- King Lockwood Party Guest (uncredited)
- Richard Walsh Bystander (uncredited)
- John Newland Reporter (uncredited)
- Jack Ellis Doorman (uncredited)
- John Compton Reporter (uncredited)
- Adele St. Mauer Nurse (uncredited)
- Louis Quince Judge at Thompson’s Trial (uncredited)
- Ramon Ros Reporter (uncredited)
- Gertrude Carr Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
- Herb Caen Reporter (uncredited)
- Bill Best Reporter (uncredited)
- Jerry Baulch Reporter (uncredited)
- Bill McWilliams Reporter (uncredited)
- Mike Musura Reporter (uncredited)
- James Nickle Reporter (uncredited)
- Seymore Saner Reporter (uncredited)
Nora Prentiss Plot Summary
What happens in Nora Prentiss 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
Dr. Richard Talbot, Kent Smith, a San Francisco physician, is tired of the dull routine of his married life. A chance encounter with nightclub singer Nora Prentiss, Ann Sheridan, after she is struck by a truck near his office, pulls him into a dangerous, alluring affair that unsettles his home and professional world.
As the affair deepens, he tries to cool things down after he forgets his daughter’s birthday. When Nora says she wants to break things off entirely and he is so shaken that he nearly kills a patient during surgery, he realizes he is not willing to lose her. Lacking a straightforward path to divorce, he hatches a drastic plan.
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Nora Prentiss Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Smarrimento” and “La sentencia”.
- Also known as
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- Smarrimento
- La sentencia
- Νόρα Πρέντις
- 风流如梦
- A Sentença
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Nora Prentiss FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Nora Prentiss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nora Prentiss?
Nora Prentiss runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Nora Prentiss released?
Nora Prentiss was released on February 7, 1947.
Who directed Nora Prentiss?
Nora Prentiss was directed by Vincent Sherman.
More films by Vincent Sherman Who is in the cast of Nora Prentiss?
Nora Prentiss stars Ann Sheridan as Nora Prentiss, Rosemary DeCamp as Lucy Talbot and Robert Arthur as Gregory Talbot, among 66 credited actors.
Where can I watch Nora Prentiss?
In the US, Nora Prentiss is streaming on TCM (availability from JustWatch).
Does Nora Prentiss have a post-credit scene?
No. Nora Prentiss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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