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The Sign of the Ram (1948) | Criteria

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The Sign of the Ram

English • 1948 • 1h 24m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A wheelchair-bound woman manipulates her family to a point where they suspect she may be unhinged.

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February 2024
Position 44
Included in
Gothic Noir
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Sturges

WriterCharles Bennett

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

ComposerHans J. Salter

EditorAaron Stell

ProducerIrving Cummings Jr.

Cast

Susan Petersas Leah St. Aubyn

Alexander Knoxas Mallory St. Aubyn

Phyllis Thaxteras Sherida Binyon

Peggy Ann Garner

as Christine St. Aubyn

Ron Randellas Dr. Simon Crowdy

May Whittyas Clara Brastock

Allene Robertsas Jane St. Aubyn

Ross Fordas Logan St. Aubyn

Diana Douglasas Catherine Woolton

Gerald Hameras Vicar Woolton (uncredited)

Doris Lloydas Mrs. Woolton (uncredited)