Strange Fascination (1952)
Overview
A homely middle-aged man falls hard for a much younger woman leading to disaster.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.235 |
Directed By
Hugo Haas
Crew
Hugo Haas
Hugo Haas
Hugo Haas
Václav Divina
Jakob Gimpel
Paul Ivano
Merrill G. White
Rudi Feld
TOP CAST
Cleo Moore
Margo
Hugo Haas
Paul Marvan
Mona Barrie
Diana Fowler
Rick Vallin
Carlo
Karen Sharpe
June Fowler
Marc Krah
Shiner
Pat Holmes
Walter Fowler
Maura Murphy
Mary
Robert Knapp
Jack
Roy Engel
Mr. Frim
Gayne Whitman
Mr. Lowell
Michele Montau
Yvette (as Geneviève Aumont)
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