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Still from Harriet Craig — Harriet Craig (1950) — Vincent ShermanPhotographed by Joseph Walker

Poster for Harriet Craig

Vincent Sherman

Harriet Craig

English / 1950 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.54/5·2.5K ratings·754 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A perfectionist woman's devotion to her home drives away friends and family.

Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 45
Included in
Starring Joan Crawford
Position 19

Credits

Crew

DirectorVincent Sherman

WriterJames Gunn, Anne Froelich

CinematographerJoseph Walker

Composer

EditorViola Lawrence

ProducerWilliam Dozier

Cast

Joan Crawfordas Harriet Craig

Wendell Coreyas Walter Craig

Lucile Watsonas Celia Fenwick

Allyn Joslynas Billy Birkmire

William Bishopas Wes Miller

K.T. Stevensas Clare Raymond

Viola Roacheas Mrs. Harold

Raymond Greenleafas Henry Fenwick

Ellen Corbyas Lottie

Virginia Brissacas Mother of Harriet Craig (Uncredited)

Kathryn Cardas Mrs. Norwood (Uncredited)

Charles Evansas Mr. Winston (Uncredited)

Mira McKinneyas Mrs. Winston (Uncredited)

Pat Mitchellas Danny Frazier (Uncredited)

Al Murphyas Bartender (Uncredited)

Fiona O'Shielas Mrs. Frazier (Uncredited)

Susanne Rosseras Nurse (Uncredited)

Katherine Warrenas Dr. Lambert (Uncredited)

Douglas Woodas Mr. Norwood (Uncredited)

Herschel Grahamas Restaurant Patron (Uncredited)

Harriet Craig (1950) | Criteria