Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949 · 64 min · ★ 7.0 · Thriller, Comedy

An actress, urged by her detective boyfriend, takes a job as housekeeper for a wealthy elderly woman. The woman's new young husband claims she's ill and refuses entry, raising suspicions about her whereabouts.

Directed by Francis Searle · Written by Edward J. Mason

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