The Madonna's Secret
NR 1946 · 76 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Thriller, Mystery
This drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and follows the exploits of an eccentric Parisian painter who has come to New York to escape a controversy surrounding his work. The trouble stems when the model he has used in all his work is found floating dead in the Seine.
Directed by Wilhelm Thiele · Written by Bradbury Foote
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Francis Lederer James Harlan Corbin -
Gail Patrick Ella Randolph -
Ann Rutherford Linda 'Morgan' North -
Edward Ashley John Earl -
Linda Stirling Helen North -
John Litel Lt. Roberts -
Leona Roberts Mrs. Corbin -
Michael St. Angel Hunt Mason (as Michael Hawks) -
Clifford Brooke Mr. Hadley -
Pierre Watkin District Attorney -
Will Wright The Riverman -
Geraldine Wall Miss Joyce
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