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Black Widow (1954) | Criteria

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Black Widow

English • 1954 • 1h 35m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Nunnally Johnson

Synopsis

When a young stage hopeful is found dead, suspicion falls on her mentor, a successful Broadway producer.

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November 2021
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorNunnally Johnson

WriterNunnally Johnson

CinematographerCharles G. Clarke

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorDorothy Spencer

ProducerNunnally Johnson

Cast

Van Heflinas Peter Denver

Reginald Gardineras Brian Mullen

Gene Tierneyas Iris Denver

Peggy Ann Garner

as Nancy Ordway

Ginger Rogersas Carlotta Marin

George Raftas Detective Bruce

Virginia Leithas Claire Amberly

Otto Krugeras Gordon Ling

Cathleen Nesbittas Lucia Colletti

Skip Homeieras John Amberly

Hilda Simmsas Anne

Mabel Albertsonas Sylvia (uncredited)

Bea Benaderetas Mrs. Franklin Walsh (uncredited)

Nesdon Boothas Police APB Man (uncredited)

Paul Bradleyas Party Guest (uncredited)

Steve Carruthersas Party Guest (uncredited)

Harry Carteras Sergeant Welch (uncredited)

Paul Cristoas Party Guest (uncredited)

Oliver Crossas Bar Patron (uncredited)

Frances Curryas Maid (uncredited)