Dishonored Lady (1947)

Madeleine Damien is the fashion editor of a slick Manhattan magazine by day and a lively party girl by night. Unfortunately, the pressures of her job, including kowtowing to a hefty ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writers:

Edward Sheldon (play), Margaret Ayer Barnes (play),

Stars:

Hedy Lamarr, Dennis O'Keefe, John Loder

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Hedy Lamarr	...	Madeleine Damien
Dennis O'Keefe	...	Dr. David S. Cousins
John Loder	...	Felix Courtland
William Lundigan	...	Jack Garet
Morris Carnovsky	...	Dr. Richard Caleb
Natalie Schafer	...	Ethel Royce
Paul Cavanagh	...	Victor Kranish
Douglass Dumbrille	...	District Attorney O'Brien (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Margaret Hamilton	...	Mrs. Geiger

Storyline

Madeleine Damien is the fashion editor of a slick Manhattan magazine by day and a lively party girl by night. Unfortunately, the pressures of her job, including kowtowing to a hefty advertiser, and her bad luck with men are driving her to a breakdown. She seeks the help of a psychiatrist, and under his orders, quits her job and moves into a smaller flat under a new identity. She becomes interested in painting and a handsome neighbor. He soon finds out about her past when an ex-suitor implicates her in a murder.

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Plot Keywords:

magazine | editor | psychiatrist | murder | recluse | 

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Taglines:

Unbridled passion . . . scandal . . . murder!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 May 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sins of Madeleine

Filming Locations:

Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hunt Stromberg Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is loosely based on the life of Madeleine Smith, whose story was told more fully in David Lean's film Madeleine.

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Goofs

Towards the end of the film when Dr Cousins 'punches' Jack Garet, Garet flies backwards without contact.

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Quotes

Dist. Atty. O'Brien: Her twisted soul was bent on heartless deceit.

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Connections

Featured in Dry Run (2010)

User Reviews

Unusual and Entertaining Movie

This movie was generally well made. The critics have not been kind to this movie over the years. I think it had a 'dream and erotic' quality. I think it did a good job of implying sexual behavior, so as not to incense censors of that time. Hedy was beautiful, and I thought her rather ambiguous performance, gave the film a nice sense of mystery. Again, the supporting cast was generally second rate. I think budget concerns were responsible for some rather lack-luster actors. I do believe Hedy Lamarr needed strong supporting performances, to help carry her movies, and inspire her performances.