This Woman Is Dangerous (1952): Cast & Plot
This Woman Is Dangerous is a 1952 crime drama directed by Felix E. Feist, starring Joan Crawford as Elizabeth Austin, Philip Carey and David Brian. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is This Woman Is Dangerous About?
The premise of This Woman Is Dangerous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beth Austin, a glamorous dame who lives by jungle law in the big city, claws her way up the criminal ladder to the money. When her sight begins to fail, she checks into a hospital for extensive eye surgery. A handsome young doctor restores her vision and, unexpectedly, wins her heart while her lover hides.
This Woman Is Dangerous Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bandage over eyes
- blind woman
- eye surgery
- ex convict
- jealous lover
- physician
- transformation
- father daughter relationship
- brother brother relationship
- indianapolis indiana
- murder
- state prison
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- romantic rival
- gambling house
- robbery investigation
- new orleans louisiana
- private detective
- pathological jealousy
- trailer park
- house trailer
- hospital
- optometrist
- fbi agent
- armed robbery
- sazerac
- hide out
- b movie
- eye surgeon
- cigarette smoking
- young daughter
- attempted blackmail
- divorced man single woman relationship
- skull fracture
- kentucky
- private detective killed
- surgical theater
- death of antagonist
- gangster crime
- melodrama
- organized crime
- eye exam
- caper crime
- illegal gambling casino
- roulette
- illegal gambling
- rv
- motorcycle cop
- literring
- champagne
- payphone
This Woman Is Dangerous Cast & Characters
Joan Crawford leads the cast as Elizabeth Austin, with Philip Carey as Will Jackson and David Brian as Matt Jackson. Directed by Felix E. Feist; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Felix E. Feist
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Joan Crawford as Elizabeth Austin - Philip Carey as Will Jackson
- David Brian as Matt Jackson
- Dennis Morgan as Dr. Ben Halleck
Also Starring in This Woman Is Dangerous
· 47 more- Sherry Jackson Susan Halleck (Uncredited)
- Ian Macdonald Joe Crossland
- Hal Taggart Dr. Halleck's Patient (Uncredited)
- Richard Webb James A. Franklin
- Sam Harris Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Harold Miller Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- George Chandler Dr. Bill Ryan (Uncredited)
- Franklyn Farnum Assistant Gambling House Cashier (Uncredited)
- Harry Strang Taxi Driver / Officer O'Brien (Uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Casino Employee (Uncredited)
- James Conaty Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Charles Sullivan Clinic Parking Garage Attendant (Uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Douglas Fowley Saunders (Uncredited)
- Harry Tyler Mike
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- Charles Sherlock Club Cashier (Uncredited)
- Jack Chefe Croupier (Uncredited)
- Mari Aldon Ann Jackson
- Stuart Hall Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Fred Graham Highway Patrolman (Uncredited)
- Harry Lauter Trooper (Uncredited)
- Oliver Cross Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Stuart Randall Detective McGill (Uncredited)
- Dee Carroll Telephone Operator (Uncredited)
- Norman Stevans Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Fred Rapport Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Kenneth Gibson Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Gladys Blake Maggie (Uncredited)
- William Meader Milt (Uncredited)
- Ralph Montgomery Interne (Uncredited)
- William Challee Ned Shaw (Uncredited)
- Sam Finn Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Cecil Weston Prison Matron (Uncredited)
- Katherine Warren Mrs. Millican
- Mary Alan Hokanson Prison Doctor (Uncredited)
- Kenneth Patterson Dr. Louis Nesburn (Uncredited)
- Joe E. Ross Assistant Manager (Uncredited)
- Richard Bartell Waiter (Uncredited)
- Tommy Farrell Bellhop (Uncredited)
- John Pedrini Gambling House Patron (Uncredited)
- Eileen Stevens Ruby (Uncredited)
- Art Millan Mason (Uncredited)
- Karen Hale Nurse (Uncredited)
- Lonnie Thomas Injured Boy (Uncredited)
- Jean Carry Nurse Technician (Uncredited)
- Ann Faber Mrs. Shaw
More from Felix E. Feist
More films directed by Felix E. Feist: Pirates of Tripoli, Donovan’s Brain, The Man Behind The Gun and Battles of Chief Pontiac.
This Woman Is Dangerous Plot Summary
What happens in This Woman Is Dangerous 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
Beth Austin, played by Joan Crawford, is a notorious gangster woman battling severe headaches that threaten her eyesight. Her eye doctor warns her that her condition is worsening rapidly, and she is progressively losing her vision. In a desperate attempt to save her sight, Beth secretly plans to visit a renowned eye clinic in Indiana. She confides her intentions to her gangster boyfriend, Philip Carey, aka Matt Jackson, who becomes suspicious of her reasons for leaving and questions her motives.
Full summary
The whole story of This Woman Is Dangerous, scene by scene
This Woman Is Dangerous Trailers & Videos
The trailer of This Woman Is Dangerous.
How Well Do You Know This Woman Is Dangerous?
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 profession of Dr. Ben Halleck in the film?
Cars in This Woman Is Dangerous
13 cars on screen, including the 1940 Buick Special and the 1951 Lincoln.
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1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Important role -
1936 De Soto Airstream Minor role
This Woman Is Dangerous Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Una mujer peligrosa” and “Perdono”.
- Also known as
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- Una mujer peligrosa
- Perdono
- A Tragédia do Meu Destino
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This Woman Is Dangerous FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of This Woman Is Dangerous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is This Woman Is Dangerous?
This Woman Is Dangerous runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was This Woman Is Dangerous released?
This Woman Is Dangerous was released on February 9, 1952.
Who directed This Woman Is Dangerous?
This Woman Is Dangerous was directed by Felix E. Feist.
More films by Felix E. Feist Who is in the cast of This Woman Is Dangerous?
This Woman Is Dangerous stars Joan Crawford as Elizabeth Austin, Philip Carey as Will Jackson and David Brian as Matt Jackson, among 51 credited actors.
Does This Woman Is Dangerous have a post-credit scene?
No. This Woman Is Dangerous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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