Bedelia
MARGARET LOCKWOOD as BEDELIA who had more than her share of men, jewels, and love and wanted more, more, MORE!
NR 1946 · 90 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Mystery
Bedelia Carrington is living happily, it appears, in Monte Carlo with her husband Charlie Carrington. But a cultivated young artist, Ben Chaney, begins probing into her past with curious concern. Chaney, who is really a detective, learns that Bedelia's obsession for money has led her, in the past, to husband-poisoning for the insurance money.
Directed by Lance Comfort · Written by Vera Caspary
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Margaret Lockwood Bedelia Carrington -
Ian Hunter Charlie Carrington -
Barry K. Barnes Ben Chaney -
Anne Crawford Ellen -
Beatrice Varley Mary -
Louise Hampton Hannah -
Jill Esmond Nurse Harris -
Julien Mitchell Dr. McAfee - V Vi Stevens Mrs. McAfee
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Kynaston Reeves Mr. Bennett -
Olga Lindo Mrs. Bennett -
John Salew Alec Johnstone
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