That Certain Woman
Love Broke Her Heart !
NR 1937 · 93 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Romance
A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.
Directed by Edmund Goulding · Written by Edmund Goulding
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Bette Davis Mary Donnell -
Henry Fonda Jack V. Merrick, Jr. -
Anita Louise Florence 'Flip' Carson Merrick -
Ian Hunter Lloyd Rogers -
Donald Crisp Jack V. Merrick Sr. -
Hugh O'Connell Virgil Whitaker -
Katharine Alexander Mrs. Rogers -
Mary Philips Amy -
Minor Watson Clark Tilden -
Sidney Toler Détective Lieutenant Neely -
Charles Trowbridge Dr. 'Doc' James -
Norman Willis Fred
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