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| José Ferrer | ... | Jim Downs | |
| June Allyson | ... | Ann Downs | |
| Joy Page | ... | Charlotte Moore | |
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Kendall Clark | ... | Dr. R.S. Bellman |
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Isabel Bonner | ... | Dr. Barrow |
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Jay Barney | ... | Dr. Kramer |
| Richard Benedict | ... | Gregory, Male Nurse | |
| Herbie Faye | ... | Tager | |
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Martin Benedict | ... | Jimmy |
| Will Kuluva | ... | John Ankortis | |
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Martin Newman | ... | Carlos O'Brien |
| Billy M. Greene | ... | Schloss (as Billy Greene) | |
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Somar Alberg | ... | Dr. Schlesinger |
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Joe Comadore | ... | Major |
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Leigh Whipper | ... | Carlisle |
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A successful theatrical director is driven to failure by the machinations of his vengeful wife. Eventually, he lands in a mental hospital where both his wife and his new love, a young actress named Charlotte, are waiting to see him. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>
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16 June 1955 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
In all diesen Nächten See more »Company Credits
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In connection with the picture, José Ferrer composed an instrumental, "The Shrike" which was recorded by several bands, including those of Pete Rugolo, Les Baxter and Buddy Collette. See more »Crazy Credits
The opening credits are typewritten on a roll of paper, which a hand cuts at intervals with a pair of scissors. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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A decent film ruined by a totally unbelievable ending. The final 2 minute scene went against everything I'd been viewing for the previous 90 minutes. I allow a wide berth in films, especially older ones, for unrealistic situations, characters, coincidences.....but I'm not sure if I've even seen anything like this. Judge for yourself.