The Locket (1946): Cast & Plot
The Locket is a 1946 crime thriller directed by John Brahm, starring Gene Raymond as John Willis, Ben Erway and Brian Aherne. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- John Brahm
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Locket About?
The premise of The Locket without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman harbors a dark, mysterious secret that compels her to manipulate and betray the men she meets. Driven by an insatiable hunger rather than love or profit, she lies, cheats and steals, ultimately ruining the lives of three men as the baffling secret is revealed.
The Locket Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deception
- flashback within a flashback within a flashback
- 1920s
- 1930s
- nursery rhyme
- air raid
- air raid warden
- told in flashback
- psychological drama
- baroque
- envy
- compulsive liar
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- diamond bracelet
- confession
- divorce
- guilt
- marriage
- millionaire
- mother daughter relationship
- nervous breakdown
- nobility
- park avenue manhattan new york city
- wrongful execution
- family heirloom
- art patron
- music box
- auditory hallucination
- jewel thief
- painter
- gaslighting
- wheelchair
- psychoanalysis
- apology
- psychiatric hospital
- cocktail party
- astrology
- cancelled wedding
- ruins
- devon england
- ambulance
- italian restaurant
- train
- class differences
- painting
- closet
- recital
- convalescent home
- slapped in the face
- purse
- mansion
The Locket Cast & Characters
Gene Raymond leads the cast as John Willis, with Ben Erway as Willis Butler (uncredited) and Brian Aherne as Dr. Harry Blair. Directed by John Brahm; 67 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Brahm
- Gene Raymond as John Willis
- Ben Erway as Willis Butler (uncredited)
- Brian Aherne as Dr. Harry Blair
- Katherine Emery as Mrs. Willis
Also Starring in The Locket
· 63 more- Laraine Day Nancy
- Robert Mitchum Norman Clyde
- Reginald Denny Mr. Wendell
- Ellen Corby Ginny (uncredited)
- Henry Stephenson Lord Wyndham
- Bess Flowers Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Ricardo Cortez Drew Bonner
- Sam Harris Party Guest at Bonner's (uncredited)
- James Conaty Party Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Waiter at Luigi's (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon Party Guest (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny Wyndhams' Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Max Linder Party Guest (uncredited)
- Sam Flint District Attorney (uncredited)
- Frank McLure Party Guest (uncredited)
- Mari Aldon Mary (uncredited)
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- Nella Walker Mrs. Wendell
- Leonard Mudie Hickson (uncredited)
- Stuart Hall Party Guest (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman Police Stenotypist (uncredited)
- Amzie Strickland Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- George Humbert Luigi (uncredited)
- Eddie Borden Man (uncredited)
- William J. O'Brien Waiter at Bonner's Party (uncredited)
- Martha Hyer Bridesmaid (uncredited)
- Frederick Worlock Doctor (uncredited)
- Joey Ray Photographer (uncredited)
- David Thursby Myron Dexter (uncredited)
- Cecil Weston Nurse (uncredited)
- Vivien Oakland Mrs. Donovan (uncredited)
- Fay Helm Mrs. Bonner
- Wyndham Standing Butler (uncredited)
- Keith Hitchcock Orville (uncredited)
- Clark Ross Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Robert Locke Lorraine Party Guest (uncredited)
- Myrna Dell Thelma
- Leota Lorraine Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Charles Flynn Photographer (uncredited)
- Tom Ferrandini Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Connie Leon Tina (uncredited)
- Polly Bailey The Cook (uncredited)
- Queenie Leonard Woman Singer
- Nick Thompson Waiter (uncredited)
- Tom Chatterton Art Critic (uncredited)
- Jean Ransome Kitchen Girl (uncredited)
- Neal Dodd Minister (uncredited)
- Jack W. Johnston Man (uncredited)
- Nancy Saunders Miss Wyatt (uncredited)
- Helene Thimig Mrs. Monks
- Virginia Keiley Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- Sharyn Moffett Nancy - Age 10
- Henry Mowbray Doctor (uncredited)
- Lilian Fontaine Lady Wyndham
- Kay Christopher Bridesmaid (uncredited)
- Allen Schute Man (uncredited)
- Bob Templeton Photographer (uncredited)
- Pat Malone London Bobby (uncredited)
- Carol Donell Bridesmaid (uncredited)
- Gloria Donovan Karen (uncredited)
- Johnny Clark Donald
- Dorothy Curtis Maid (uncredited)
- Jacqueline Frost Girl (uncredited)
- Trina Varella Luigi's Wife (uncredited)
More from John Brahm
More films directed by John Brahm: The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, Hot Rods to Hell, Laura and Bengazi.
The Locket Plot Summary
What happens in The Locket from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a polished Park Avenue wedding in Manhattan, a respectable, uninvited guest arrives with a singular request: to see the groom, Gene Raymond as John Willis. The intruder is Dr. Harry Blair, a composed psychiatrist whose manner earns him a surprising reception among the upper-crust crowd. Blair announces that he has come to tell a story within a story, and that tale centers on Nancy, Laraine Day as Nancy, Willis’s fiancée. According to Blair, Nancy is not only a kleptomaniac, an inveterate liar, and a murderer, but also someone who seems to escape punishment for every crime.
Full summary
The whole story of The Locket, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Locket?
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 actor portrays Dr. Harry Blair in the film?
Cars in The Locket
4 cars on screen, including the 1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi and the 1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1941 Dodge WC 9 Minor role -
1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Minor role
The Locket Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Kaulakorun kahleissa” and “Le médaillon”.
- Also known as
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- Kaulakorun kahleissa
- Le médaillon
- La huella de un recuerdo
- Il segreto del medaglione
- 盗情空间
- Angústia
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Murder, My Sweet, The Lodger and The Locked Door.
The Locket FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Locket, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Locket?
The Locket runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Locket released?
The Locket was released on December 20, 1946.
Who directed The Locket?
The Locket was directed by John Brahm.
More films by John Brahm Who is in the cast of The Locket?
The Locket stars Gene Raymond as John Willis, Ben Erway as Willis Butler (uncredited) and Brian Aherne as Dr. Harry Blair, among 67 credited actors.
Does The Locket have a post-credit scene?
No. The Locket has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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