This Was a Woman (1948)
The woman here is Sylvia Russell: power mad with set goals. In order to achieve those goals she is sadistically devoted to her son and daughter, able to possess and direct them. She subtly ruins her daughter's marriage by corrupting a servant girl and, then, uses her to compromise her son-in-law; slowly breaks her bumbling, unambitious husband's confidence...
Director: Tim Whelan
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: January 27, 1948
Cast
- Sonia Dresdel - Sylvia Russell
- Walter Fitzgerald - Arthur Russell
- Emrys Jones - Terry Russell
- Barbara White - Fenella Russell
- Scott Forbes - Dr. Valentine Christie (billed as "Julian Dallas")
- Cyril Raymond - Austin Penrose
- Celia Lipton - Effie Holmes
- Marjorie Rhodes - Mrs. Holmes
- Joan Hickson - Miss Johnson
- Lesley Osmond - Sally
Screenplay
- Val Valentine (Screenplay)
Music: Mischa Spoliansky
Cinematography: Günther Krampf
Editing: Edward B. Jarvis
Production: Excelsior Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tim Whelan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Was a Woman about?
- The woman here is Sylvia Russell: power mad with set goals. In order to achieve those goals she is sadistically devoted to her son and daughter, able to possess and direct them. She subtly ruins her daughter's marriage by corrupting a servant girl and, then, uses her to compromise her son-in-law; slowly breaks her bumbling, unambitious husband's confidence...
- Who directed This Was a Woman?
- This Was a Woman was directed by Tim Whelan.
- Who stars in This Was a Woman?
- This Was a Woman stars Sonia Dresdel, Walter Fitzgerald, Emrys Jones, Barbara White, Scott Forbes, Cyril Raymond.
- How long is This Was a Woman?
- This Was a Woman has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is This Was a Woman?
- This Was a Woman is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was This Was a Woman produced?
- This Was a Woman was produced in United Kingdom.