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Still from The Sign of the Ram — The Sign of the Ram (1948) — John SturgesPhotographed by Burnett Guffey

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John Sturges

The Sign of the Ram

English / 1948 / 1h 24m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.18/5·1.1K ratings·335 reviewson Letterboxd
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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
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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 Garneras 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)

The Sign of the Ram (1948) | Criteria