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A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.A pregnant woman adopts the identity of a railroad-crash victim and starts a new life with the woman's wealthy in-laws, but is soon blackmailed by her devious ex.
Jean Andren
- Louise Russell
- (uncredited)
Georgia Backus
- Nurse
- (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
- Justice of the Peace's Wife
- (uncredited)
Ivan Browning
- Porter
- (uncredited)
Ashley Cowan
- Justice of the Peace's Son
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn-joke: The character played by Barbara Stanwyck is named Helen Ferguson; this is the real name of one of best-known Hollywood publicists of the era, who also represented Stanwyck.
- GoofsPatrice decides to go to the Country Club dance with Bill at short notice. Such an event would be limited to members and invited guests. Yet Steven Morley, who does not move in that social circle, is in attendance and makes contact with Patrice.
- Quotes
Bill Harkness: [returns to car after dumping a dead body onto a moving train] He stayed on, caught on the catwalk or whatever it is, but his hat came off.
Helen Ferguson: Don't.
- Alternate versionsThis film was published in Italy in an DVD anthology entitled "L'uomo con il mantello", distributed by DNA Srl. The film has been re-edited with the contribution of the film history scholar Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available in streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Film Review: Changing Faces (1968)
- SoundtracksMolly Malone
(uncredited)
Authorship debated
Performed by Bill on the piano
Featured review
No Man of Her Own (1950)
A case of mistake identity turns into a grand deception as a new mother tries to secure a better life for her child. The premise is similar to THE HOUSE ON TELEGRAPH HILL (minus the concentration camp angle, of course). A bit predictable and a bit far-fetched, but Stanwyck's performance sells it completely, and Leisen shows a dedication to the material, bringing what might have been a rather hokey women's weepie to life. The drama is compelling from start to finish, with measured pacing and excellent camera-work. The situation keeps ratcheting up to a tense climax. Lyle Bettger is pretty great as the slimy antagonist, as is Jane Cowl as the benevolent grand dame of the household (John Lund once again comes off rather bland). If the ending seems a bit too convenient, at least it provides for a really satisfying callback.
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- MartinTeller
- Jan 2, 2012
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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