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The Lady Confesses poster
D
Below Average
MASTER SCORE 39.2 / 100
1945·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 4m

THE LADY CONFESSES

“I CONFESS! I PLAYED AT LOVE BUT MURDER WAS MY BUSINESS!”

An estranged wife shows up after a nearly 7 years of disappearance -- thought to be dead, to prevent her husband from marrying his new love until someone kills her.

Above the Line
Sam Newfield·DirectorHelen Martin·ScreenplayIrwin Franklyn·Original StoryJack Greenhalgh·Director of PhotographyLee Zahler·Music DirectorHolbrook N. Todd·Editor
Cast
Mary Beth Hughes·Vicki McGuireHugh Beaumont·Larry CraigEdmund MacDonald·Lucky BrandonClaudia Drake·Lucille ComptonEmmett Vogan·Police Capt. BrownBarbara Slater·Norma CraigEdward Howard·Detective HarmonDewey Robinson·SteveCarol Andrews·MargieCharles King·Beach Cop
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 2
Sam Newfield·DirectorHarold E. Knox·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Helen Martin·ScreenplayIrwin Franklyn·Original Story
Camera· 2
Jack Greenhalgh·Director of PhotographyErnest Smith·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Holbrook N. Todd·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Lee Zahler·Music DirectorArthur B. Smith·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Mona Barry·Costume DesignPaul Palmentola·Art DirectionEugene Joseff·CostumerHarry Reif·Set Supervisor
Production· 1
Alfred Stern·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Ray Mercer·Special EffectsRay Mercer·Special EffectsEdwina Patterson·Stand In
By the Numbers
39.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
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0
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