An Act of Murder (1948)
Overview
A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.057 |
Directed By
Michael Gordon
Crew
Michael Gordon
Ernst Lothar
Michael Blankfort
Robert Thoeren
Jerry Bresler
Yvonne Wood
Lew Leary
John P. Austin
John Sherwood
Jack A. Bolger, Jr.
Carmen Dirigo
Leslie I. Carey
Russell A. Gausman
Milly Vallie
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Ralph Dawson
Robert F. Boyle
Harry Davis
Bud Westmore
Hal Mohr
Bernard Herzbrun
TOP CAST
Fredric March
Judge Calvin Cooke
Edmond O'Brien
David Douglas
Florence Eldridge
Catherine Cooke
Geraldine Brooks
Ellie Cooke
Stanley Ridges
Doctor Walter Morrison
John McIntire
Judge Ogden
Will Wright
Judge Jim Wilder
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Russell
Clarence Muse
Mr. Pope
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