The Woman in White
"CAUGHT IN THE BLACK SPELL OF TERROR!"
Originally released in 1948. The Woman in White is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Peter Godfrey.
Starring Alexis Smith, Eleanor Parker, and Sydney Greenstreet
Synopsis
A young painter stumbles upon an assortment of odd characters at an English estate where he has been hired to give art lessons to beautiful Laura Fairlie. Among them are Anne Catherick, a strange young woman dressed in white whom he meets in the forest and who bears a striking resemblance to Laura; cunning Count Fosco, who hopes to obtain an inheritance for nobleman Sir Percival Glyde, whom he plans to have Laura marry; Mr. Fairlie, a hypochondriac who can't stand to have anyone make the slightest noise; and eccentric Countess Fosco who has her own dark secret. The artist also finds himself drawn to Marion Halcomb, a distant relation to Laura for whom the Count also has plans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 7, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alexis Smith
as Marian Halcombe
Eleanor Parker
as Laura Fairlie / Ann Catherick
Sydney Greenstreet
as Count Fosco
Gig Young
as Walter Hartright
Agnes Moorehead
as Countess Fosco
John Abbott
as Frederick Fairlie
John Emery
as Sir Percival Glyde
Curt Bois
as Louis
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Vesey
Matthew Boulton
as Dr. Nevin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woman in White about?
A young painter stumbles upon an assortment of odd characters at an English estate where he has been hired to give art lessons to beautiful Laura Fairlie. Among them are Anne Catherick, a strange y...
Who directed The Woman in White?
The Woman in White was directed by Peter Godfrey.
How long is The Woman in White?
The Woman in White has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Woman in White released?
The Woman in White was released on May 7, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Woman in White?
The main cast of The Woman in White includes Alexis Smith, Eleanor Parker, Sydney Greenstreet, Gig Young, Agnes Moorehead.