Leave Her to Heaven

Leave Her to Heaven

Hers was the deadliest of the seven sins!

NR 1945 · 110 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Thriller, Romance

A socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.

Directed by John M. Stahl · Written by Jo Swerling

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