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One Woman's Story (1949)
The Passionate Friends (original title)

86 min  -  Drama  -   26 January 1949 (UK)
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The Passionate Friends were in love when young, but separated, and she married an older man. Then Mary Justin meets Steven Stratton again and they have one last fling together in the Alps.

Director:

David Lean

Writers:

H.G. Wells (novel), Eric Ambler (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Ann Todd, Trevor Howard and Claude Rains
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ann Todd Ann Todd ...
Mary Justin
Claude Rains ...
Howard Justin
Trevor Howard ...
Professor Steven Stratton
Betty Ann Davies Betty Ann Davies ...
Miss Joan Layton
Isabel Dean Isabel Dean ...
Pat Stratton
Arthur Howard Arthur Howard ...
Smith - the Butler
Guido Lorraine Guido Lorraine ...
Hotel Manager
Marcel Poncin Marcel Poncin ...
Hall Porter
Natasha Sokolova Natasha Sokolova ...
Chambermaid
Hélène Burls Hélène Burls ...
Flowerwoman
Jean Serret Jean Serret ...
Emigration Official
Frances Waring Frances Waring ...
Charwoman
Wenda Rogerson Wenda Rogerson ...
Bridge Guest
Helen Piers Helen Piers ...
1st Woman - Albert Hall
Ina Pelly Ina Pelly ...
2nd Woman - Albert Hall
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The Passionate Friends were in love when young, but separated, and she married an older man. Then Mary Justin meets Steven Stratton again and they have one last fling together in the Alps. Written by David Wark <dwark@atge.automail.com>  

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Their affair took on a life of its own.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die große Leidenschaft See more »

Filming Locations:

Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cineguild See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

First film of Isabel Dean. See more »

Connections

Version of The Passionate Friends (1923) See more »

Soundtracks

"Auld Lang Syne" See more »