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Still from A Woman's Face — A Woman's Face (1941) — George CukorPhotographed by Robert H. Planck

Poster for A Woman's Face

George Cukor

A Woman's Face

English / 1941 / 1h 46m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.67/5·5K ratings·1.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A female blackmailer with a disfiguring facial scar meets a plastic surgeon who offers her the possibility of looking like a normal woman.

Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 124
Included in
Starring Joan Crawford
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Cukor

WriterDonald Ogden Stewart, Elliot Paul

CinematographerRobert H. Planck

Composer

Bronislau Kaper

EditorFrank Sullivan

ProducerVictor Saville

Cast

Joan Crawfordas Anna Holm

Melvyn Douglasas Dr. Gustaf Segert

Conrad Veidtas Torsten Barring

Osa Massenas Vera Segert

Reginald Owenas Bernard Dalvik

Albert Bassermannas Consul Magnus Barring

Marjorie Mainas Emma Kristiansdotter

Donald Meekas Herman Rundvik

Connie Gilchristas Christina Dalvik

Richard Nicholsas Lars-Erik Barring

Charles Quigleyas Eric

Gwili Andreas Gusta

Clifford Brookeas Wickman

George Zuccoas Defense Attorney

Henry Kolkeras Judge

Robert Warwickas Associate Judge

Gilbert Emeryas Associate Judge

Henry Daniellas Public Prosecutor

Sarah Paddenas Police Matron

William Farnumas Court Attendant

A Woman's Face (1941) | Criteria