The Woman in White (1948): Cast
The Woman in White is a 1948 mystery thriller directed by Peter Godfrey, starring Eleanor Parker as Laura Fairlie / Ann Catherick, John Abbott and Agnes Moorehead. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Peter Godfrey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman in White About?
The premise of The Woman in White without spoilers.
A young painter hired to teach art to Laura Fairlie at an English estate meets Anne Catherick, a mysterious woman in white who is her double. He also encounters the cunning Count Fosco, who schemes to secure an inheritance by marrying Laura to Sir Percival Glyde, the nervous Mr. Fairlie, and the secretive Countess. Meanwhile, he is attracted to distant relative Marion Halcomb as dark intrigues unfold.
The Woman in White Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1850s
- romantic mystery
- tutor
- woman in white
- country estate
- cousin
- estate
- artist
- inheritance
- supernatural power
- haunting
- warning
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- social life
- sister
- rescue
- maniac
- gothic
- fortune
- family secret
- death by shock
- aristocrat
- 19th century
- stormy night
- stabbing
- servant
- obituary
- money scheme
- mansion
- look alike
- incarceration
- funeral
- fired from a job
- eccentricity
- eavesdropping
- dual role
- scared to death
- murder
- nobility
- blackmail
- great britain
- insanity
- illegitimacy
- double
- long lost relative
- marriage
- insane asylum
- escape
- deception
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
The Woman in White Cast & Characters
Eleanor Parker leads the cast as Laura Fairlie / Ann Catherick, with John Abbott as Frederick Fairlie and Agnes Moorehead as Countess Fosco. Directed by Peter Godfrey; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Godfrey
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Eleanor Parker as Laura Fairlie / Ann Catherick - John Abbott as Frederick Fairlie
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Agnes Moorehead as Countess Fosco - Sydney Greenstreet as Count Fosco
Also Starring in The Woman in White
· 9 more- John Emery Sir Percival Glyde
- Gig Young Walter Hartright
- Curt Bois Louis
- Matthew Boulton Dr. Nevin
- Emma Dunn Mrs. Vesey
- Alexis Smith Marian Halcombe
- Anita Sharp-Bolster Mrs. Todd
- Clifford Brooke Jepson
- Barry Bernard Dimmock
More from Peter Godfrey
More films directed by Peter Godfrey, best-rated first: Christmas in Connecticut, Please Murder Me, Barricade and The Girl from Jones Beach.
How Well Do You Know The Woman in White?
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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Which actress portrays the lead role of the nurse in the film?
The Woman in White Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “白衣女子” and “Das Geheimnis der Frau in Weiß”.
- Also known as
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- 白衣女子
- Das Geheimnis der Frau in Weiß
- La mujer de blanco
- Женщина в белом
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The Woman in White FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Woman in White, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman in White?
The Woman in White runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Woman in White released?
The Woman in White was released on May 7, 1948.
Who directed The Woman in White?
The Woman in White was directed by Peter Godfrey.
More films by Peter Godfrey Who is in the cast of The Woman in White?
The Woman in White stars Eleanor Parker as Laura Fairlie / Ann Catherick, John Abbott as Frederick Fairlie and Agnes Moorehead as Countess Fosco, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Woman in White have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman in White has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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