Woman Possessed
- Brian Clemens
- Eldon Howard
- Edward J. Danziger
- Harry Lee Danziger
- Margaretta Scott
- Francis Matthews
- Kay Callard
- Edwin Astley
- Albert Elms
- Leon Young
company
- August 1958 (1958-08) (UK)
A Woman Possessed is a low budget 1958 British drama film directed by Max Varnel and starring Margaretta Scott, Francis Matthews, and Kay Callard.[1] It was written by Brian Clemens and Eldon Howard and produced by The Danzigers.
Plot
John Winthrop, an English doctor, returns from a trip to America with his new fiancee, Ann. He is met with disapproval from his wealthy, domineering mother, Katherine, who is vocal in her dislike of Ann. On discovering Ann has a heart condition, Katherine insists the couple move in with her. One day the mother accidentally gives her daughter-in-law the wrong medication and Ann nearly dies. The doctor saves his wife, but then accuses his mother of attempted murder. In the end, it turns out Emma the maid was responsible for accidentally switching the pills, and with the crisis over, mother, son and daughter-in-law realise they must settle the differences between them.
Cast
- Margaretta Scott as Katherine Winthrop
- Francis Matthews as John Winthrop
- Kay Callard as Ann
- Alison Leggatt as Emma
- Ian Fleming as Walter
- Jan Holden as Mary
- Tony Thawnton as Calvin
- Denis Shaw as Bishop
- Totti Truman Taylor as Miss Frobisher
- Edith Savile as Lady Harriett
Critical reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Within its modest limits this film is crisply directed, well acted by the three main players, and intelligently presented. The family tensions and conflicts of loyalty are effectively suggested and the casebook situation is made to reveal character with some skill. The switch of blame from Katherine to Emma jars, however, and the optimistic ending shirks the implications of the story."[2]
TV Guide comments that "despite some good performances from the cast, this isn't a very engaging drama."[3]
References
- ^ "Woman Possessed". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Woman Possessed". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 25 (288): 132. 1 January 1958 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "A Woman Possessed". TVGuide.com.
External links
- Woman Possessed at IMDb
- Woman Possessed then-and-now location photographs at ReelStreets
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