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The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)

APPROVED 83 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Romance  -   6 March 1947 (USA)
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Got problems? Need a shrink? Call an alcoholic reporter instead. Janet Ames is a war widow who deeply resents the five buddies of her husband... See full summary »

Director:

Henry Levin

Writers:

Louella MacFarlane (screen play), Allen Rivkin (screen play), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Rosalind Russell ...
Melvyn Douglas ...
Smithfield 'Smitty' Cobb
Sid Caesar ...
Sammy Weaver
Betsy Blair Betsy Blair ...
Katie
Nina Foch ...
Susie Pearson
Charles Cane Charles Cane ...
Walker
Harry von Zell Harry von Zell ...
Carter
Bruce Harper Bruce Harper ...
Junior
Arthur Space Arthur Space ...
Nelson
Richard Benedict Richard Benedict ...
Joe Burton
Frank Orth Frank Orth ...
Danny
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Got problems? Need a shrink? Call an alcoholic reporter instead. Janet Ames is a war widow who deeply resents the five buddies of her husband, whom he died to save, although she only knows their names. She is approaching a café where the first of the five men, whose names are on a list in her hand, is employed. Her plan, whatever it was, becomes somewhat secondary when she is ran over by a truck and is taken to the hospital unconsciousness. There, in one fell swoop of an amazing coincidence, she is identified by Smithfield Cobb, a reporter addicted to drink---probably because of his name---who also happens to be the fifth man on her list. She regains consciousness but is unable to walk, although the best medical minds in the building say she has no personal injury that prevents her from walking. Smithfield sees right off that her problem is mental, and he decides he will cure her by... Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Mono (Western Electric Recording)

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1.37 : 1
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Betsy Blair's first film. See more »