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Caught (1949)

88 min  -  Drama | Film-Noir  -   17 February 1949 (USA)
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It was Leonora Eames' childhood dream come true. She had married Smith Ohlrig, a man worth millions... See full summary »

Director:

Max Ophüls

Writers:

Arthur Laurents (screenplay), Libbie Block (novel)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
James Mason ...
Larry Quinada
Barbara Bel Geddes ...
Leonora Eames
Robert Ryan ...
Smith Ohlrig
Frank Ferguson Frank Ferguson ...
Dr. Hoffman
Curt Bois Curt Bois ...
Franzi Kartos
Ruth Brady Ruth Brady ...
Natalie Schafer Natalie Schafer ...
Dorothy Dale
Art Smith Art Smith ...
Psychiatrist
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Storyline

It was Leonora Eames' childhood dream come true. She had married Smith Ohlrig, a man worth millions. But her innocent dream became a nightmare once she realizes the truth about her husband - he is power mad and insane! Since he will not grant her a divorce, she leaves her life of luxury on Long Island and goes to work as a receptionist in an impoverished doctor's office in NYC's lower east side. After Smith deceives her into a temporary reconciliation, Leonora becomes pregnant. By the time she realizes she is expecting, she and one of the doctors, Larry Quinada (James Mason), have fallen in love. But she is again lured backed to her wealthy husband to give her child financial security. Her sadistic husband is hell-bent on keeping her and her child prisoner. What will happen to Leonora? Written by Fiona Kelleghan <fkelleghan@aol.com>  

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Taglines:

The story of a desperate girl

Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Gefangen See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,574,422 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Enterprise Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Both John Berry and Robert Aldrich directed additional scenes, uncredited. See more »

Quotes

Smith Ohlrig: Is she coming down?
Franzi Kartos: [Stands silent, knowing that Leonora is not coming down]
Smith Ohlrig: [Getting angrier] Why the devil do you think I sent you up there, you dirty little parasite? Get her down here!
Franzi Kartos: [Long pause] I think I prefer to be a headwaiter again, Mr. Ohlrig.
Franzi Kartos: [Heads for the door, then stops] You know, you're a big man, but not big enough to destroy that girl. Goodbye.
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