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Leave Her to Heaven (1945) | Criteria

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Leave Her to Heaven

United States • English • 1945 • 1h 50m

Leaving SoonSep 30

Director

Drama Romance Thriller

#1020Criterion Collection View Connections 3.94/5·30.5K ratings·9.4K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.

Jack Coyne
Jun 2026
Kim Morgan
Dec 2025

Included in
Murderous Melodramas
Position 1
Included in
Vacation Noir
Position 1
Included in
Noir in Color
Position 1
Included in
July 2022
Position 44

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn M. Stahl

WriterJo Swerling

CinematographerLeon Shamroy

ComposerAlfred Newman

EditorJames B. Clark

ProducerWilliam A. Bacher

Cast

Gene Tierneyas Ellen Berent Harland

Cornel Wildeas Richard Harland

Jeanne Crainas Ruth Berent

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1956

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1950

Articles

via Criterion Collection

Leave Her to Heaven: The Eyes of Ellen BerentMegan Abbott — Mar 24, 2020
10 Things I Learned: Leave Her to HeavenJason Altman — Apr 15, 2020
A Romance with the Screen: Theater Legend Adrienne Kennedy Looks BackThomas Beard — Jun 10, 2020

Lina Rodriguez

Oct 2023

as Russell Quinton

Mary Philipsas Mrs. Berent

Ray Collinsas Glen Robie

Gene Lockhartas Dr. Saunders

Reed Hadleyas Dr. Mason

Darryl Hickmanas Danny Harland

Chill Willsas Leick Thome

Mae Marshas Fisherwoman (uncredited)

Grant Mitchellas Carlson (uncredited)

Ruth Cliffordas Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Paul Evertonas The Judge (uncredited)

Gertrude Astoras Prison Matron (uncredited)

Guy Beachas Sheriff (uncredited)

Audrey Betzas Cook at Robie's Ranch (uncredited)

Olive Blakeneyas Mrs. Louise Robie (uncredited)

Harry Deppas Catterson - the Chemist (uncredited)

Jim Farleyas Train Conductor (uncredited)