Woman Possessed
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| Directed by | Max Varnel |
| Written by | Brian Clemens Eldon Howard |
| Produced by | Edward J. Danziger Harry Lee Danziger |
| Starring | Margaretta Scott Francis Matthews Kay Callard |
| Cinematography | James Wilson (as Jimmy Wilson) |
| Edited by | Maurice Rootes |
| Music by | Edwin Astley Albert Elms Leon Young |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | United Artists Corporation (UK) |
Release date | August 1958 (UK) |
Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
A Woman Possessed is a low budget 1958 British drama film. [1] [2]
Plot
John Winthrop, an English doctor, returns from a trip to America with his new fiancee, Ann. He is met with disapproval from his wealthy, domineering mother, Katherine, who is vocal in her dislike of Ann. On discovering Ann has a heart condition, Katherine insists the couple move in with her. One day the mother accidentally gives her daughter-in-law the wrong medication and Ann nearly dies. Fortunately, the doctor saves his wife; but then accuses his mother of attempted murder. In the end, it turns out Emma the maid was responsible for accidentally switching the pills, and with the crisis over, mother, son and daughter-in-law realise they must settle the differences between them.
Cast
- Katherine Winthrop - Margaretta Scott
- John Winthrop - Francis Matthews
- Ann - Kay Callard
- Emma - Alison Leggatt
- Walter - Ian Fleming
- Mary - Jan Holden
- Calvin - Tony Thawnton
- Bishop - Denis Shaw
- Miss Frobisher - Totti Truman Taylor
- Lady Harriett - Edith Savile
Critical reception
TV Guide comments that "despite some good performances from the cast, this isn't a very engaging drama."[3]
References
- ^ "A Woman Possessed (1958)". BFI.
- ^ "Woman Possessed, A (1958) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ "A Woman Possessed". TVGuide.com.
