Nora Prentiss (1947)
Overview
Quiet, organised Dr Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt in a street accident. Despite her misgivings they become heavily involved and Talbot finds he is faced with the choice of leaving Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient expires in his office, a third option seems to present itself.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.579 |
Directed By
Vincent Sherman
Crew
James Wong Howe
Vincent Sherman
Anton Grot
Travilla
Perc Westmore
Walter F. Tilford
Harry Barndollar
William Jacobs
Jack L. Warner
James McMahon
Edwin B. DuPar
Jack Sobell
Owen Marks
Charles Lang
Paul Webster
Franz Waxman
N. Richard Nash
TOP CAST
Ann Sheridan
Nora Prentiss
Kent Smith
Dr. Richard Talbot aka Robert Thompson
Bruce Bennett
Dr. Joel Merriam
Robert Alda
Phil Dinardo, Cafe Owner
Rosemary DeCamp
Lucy Talbot
John Ridgely
Walter Bailey, Heart Patient
Robert Arthur
Gregory Talbot
Wanda Hendrix
Bonita 'Bunny' Talbot
Helen Brown
Miss Judson, Talbot's Nurse
Rory Mallinson
Fleming, Talbot's Lawyer
Harry Shannon
San Francisco Homicide Lieutenant
James Flavin
District Attorney
Douglas Kennedy
NYC Emergency Room doctor
Don McGuire
Truck Driver who Hits Nora
Clifton Young
Policeman arresting Truck Driver
Gino Corrado
Pete, Headwaiter at Dinardo's
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron
John Newland
Reporter
Joe Gilbert
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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