Woman in Hiding (1950): Cast & Plot
Woman in Hiding is a 1950 drama thriller starring Ida Lupino as Deborah Chandler Clark, Francis McDonald and John Litel. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Woman in Hiding About?
The premise of Woman in Hiding without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hounded for money, pursued for love, and hunted by a killer, mill‑heiress Deborah Chandler Clark is believed dead after a freak car accident. In truth she survived, though badly harmed, and after uncovering a terrifying secret about her new husband she goes into hiding, fearing he will find her. When a former GI who recognizes her returns, she must decide if she can trust him.
Woman in Hiding Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heiress
- loss of father
- car in water
- tampered brakes
- death of father
- car crashes through a door
- knoxville tennessee
- plant manager
- father daughter relationship
- domestic violence
- cabin
- slapped in the face
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- paper mill
- model boat
- train
- stairwell
- betrayal
- quitting a job
- drugstore
- faking one's own death
- arrest
- telegram
- bridge
- flashlight
- mistaken identity
- elevator
- police officer
- butler
- old flame
- pistol
- newsstand
- boarding house
- bus station
- pay phone
- secretary
- rescue
- catwalk
- drifter
- murder
- car pulled from river
- newspaper stand
- sabotage
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- assumed name
- accidental death
- car accident
- boss employee relationship
- suspicious wife
- army veteran
- presumed dead
Woman in Hiding Cast & Characters
Ida Lupino leads the cast as Deborah Chandler Clark, with Francis McDonald as North Carolina Cannoneer (uncredited) and John Litel as John Chandler.
- Ida Lupino as Deborah Chandler Clark
- Francis McDonald as North Carolina Cannoneer (uncredited)
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John Litel as John Chandler - Stephen McNally as Selden Clark
Also Starring in Woman in Hiding
· 49 more- Michael Gordon Man with Locker Key (uncredited)
- Peggy Dow Patricia Monahan
- Howard Duff Keith Ramsey
- Irving Bacon Link
- Tony Curtis Dave Shaw (voice) (uncredited)
- William H. O'Brien Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Donald Kerr Drunken Conventioneer on Bicycle (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Bus Depot Passenger/Conventioneer (uncredited)
- James Conaty Man at Bus Depot/Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Heinie Conklin Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
- Ralph Brooks Counterman at Bus Depot (uncredited)
- Harold Goodwin State Trooper (uncredited)
- George Magrill Plant Worker (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Policeman at Bus Station (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Mr. Tullis (uncredited)
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- Don Beddoe Fat Salesman
- I. Stanford Jolley Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Fred Aldrich Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Gertrude Astor Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman Plant Worker (uncredited)
- Howard M. Mitchell Conventioneer (uncredited)
- John Harmon Man Taken Off Bus (uncredited)
- Robert Haines Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Lunch Counter Customer (uncredited)
- Bill Walker Train Porter (uncredited)
- William J. O'Brien Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Nolan Leary Station Master (uncredited)
- Russ Conway Russell (uncredited)
- Charles McAvoy Electrician (uncredited)
- Ferris Taylor Fred (uncredited)
- Jerry Paris Customer at Newsstand (uncredited)
- Jerry Hausner Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Jimmie Horan Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Guy Wilkerson Searcher in Rowboat (uncredited)
- Joe Besser Salesman with Drum
- Sam Finn Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Carl Sklover Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Taylor Holmes Lucius Maury
- Angela Clarke Clara May's Mother (uncredited)
- David Clarke Moyer (uncredited)
- Adolph Faylauer Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Peggie Castle Diner Waitress (uncredited)
- Morgan Brown Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Pierce Lyden Policeman at Bus Station (uncredited)
- Clarence Straight Charlie - Bus Station Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
- Tim Graham Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Michael Kraike Man Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
- William Val Dave Shaw (uncredited)
Woman in Hiding Plot Summary
What happens in Woman in Hiding from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Deborah Chandler Clark [Ida Lupino] secretly watches as police drag a North Carolina river for her body, a tense prologue that anchors a perilous journey through memory and motive. The tale unfolds in Clarksville, a mill town that once thrived, where Deborah’s father, John Chandler [John Litel], a proud mill owner, disapproves of his daughter’s romance with Selden Clark [Stephen McNally], the mill’s brusque general manager and scion of the town’s founding family. Clark is powerful, aggressive, and deeply resented by the elder Chandler, setting up a web of personal and financial stakes that will prove deadly.
Full summary
The whole story of Woman in Hiding, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Woman in Hiding?
9 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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Who is the actress that portrays Deborah Chandler Clark?
Cars in Woman in Hiding
6 cars on screen, including the 1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 and the 1946 Ford Super De Luxe.
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1946 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Important role -
1946 Ford Super De Luxe Important role -
1946 Plymouth De Luxe Important role -
1949 Ford Custom Minor role
Woman in Hiding Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “L'araignée” and “Dein Leben in meiner Hand”.
- Also known as
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- L'araignée
- Dein Leben in meiner Hand
- Entre o Amor e a Morte
- Mujer oculta
- 孤魂泪影
- Det gäller mitt liv
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Woman in Hiding FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Woman in Hiding, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Woman in Hiding?
Woman in Hiding runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Woman in Hiding released?
Woman in Hiding was released on January 6, 1950.
Who is in the cast of Woman in Hiding?
Woman in Hiding stars Ida Lupino as Deborah Chandler Clark, Francis McDonald as North Carolina Cannoneer (uncredited) and John Litel as John Chandler, among 53 credited actors.
Does Woman in Hiding have a post-credit scene?
No. Woman in Hiding has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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