The Woman on the Beach (1947)
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- 1h 11min
- Crime, Drama
- Jul 1947 (USA)
- Movie
A Coast Guardsman suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress becomes involved with a beautiful and enigmatic seductress married to a blind painter.
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Cast verified as complete
| Joan Bennett | ... |
Peggy
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| Robert Ryan | ... |
Scott
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| Charles Bickford | ... |
Tod
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| Nan Leslie | ... |
Eve
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| Walter Sande | ... |
Otto Wernecke
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| Irene Ryan | ... |
Mrs. Wernecke
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| Glen Vernon | ... |
Kirk
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| Frank Darien | ... |
Lars
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Jay Norris | ... |
Jimmy
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| Robert Andersen | ... |
Coast Guardsman (uncredited)
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Carl Armstrong | ... |
Lenny (uncredited)
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Bonnie Blair | ... |
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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Hugh Chapman | ... |
Young Fisherman (uncredited)
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| Kay Christopher | ... |
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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Maria Dodd | ... |
Nurse Jennings (uncredited)
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Carol Donell | ... |
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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| John Elliott | ... |
Old Workman (uncredited)
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Carl Faulkner | ... |
Old Fisherman (uncredited)
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Donald Gordon | ... |
Donnie (uncredited)
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| Harry Harvey | ... |
Dr. Smith (uncredited)
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| Martha Hyer | ... |
Mrs. Barton (uncredited)
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Jackie Jackson | ... |
Johnnie (uncredited)
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| Drew Miller | ... |
Coast Guardsman (uncredited)
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| Nancy Saunders | ... |
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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| Robert Seiter | ... |
Coast Guardsman (uncredited)
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Bill Shannon | ... |
Blacksmith (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jean Renoir | ||
Written by
| Frank Davis | ... | (screen play by) and |
| Jean Renoir | ... | (screen play by) |
| J.R. Michael Hogan | ... | (adaptation by) (as Michael Hogan) |
| Mitchell Wilson | ... | (based on the novel "None So Blind" by) |
Produced by
| Jack J. Gross | ... | executive producer |
| Will Price | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Hanns Eisler | ||
Cinematography by
| Leo Tover | ... | director of photography |
| Harry J. Wild | ... | director of photography (as Harry Wild) |
Editing by
| Lyle Boyer | ||
| Roland Gross | ||
Editorial Department
| Harold Palmer | ... | montage |
Art Direction by
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ||
| Walter E. Keller | ||
Set Decoration by
| Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
| John Sturtevant | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Edward Stevenson | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James E. Casey | ... | assistant director (as James Casey) |
| John Pommer | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Clem Portman | ... | sound |
| Jean L. Speak | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Russell A. Cully | ... | special effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| C. Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director |
| Gil Grau | ... | orchestral arrangements |
Additional Crew
| Charles H. Gardiner | ... | technical advisor (as Charles H. Gardiner Lt. Comdr. U.S.C.G.R.) |
| Paula Walling | ... | dialogue director |
| Leonard Shannon | ... | unit publicity writer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (as An R K O Radio Picture)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1947) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1947) (Spain)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1948) (Norway) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Odeon Entertainment (2013) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Turner Entertainment (DVD package design)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment (DVD package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Scott, a troubled Coast Guardsman assigned to a fog-bound station on a remote stretch of beach, suffers from Post Traumatic Stress when he survives a mine explosion that sinks his ship. Although he is engaged to a beautiful young woman who loves him, he becomes involved with an enigmatic femme fatale whom he meets near the beached wreckage of a torpedoed ship. She is married to a renowned painter who was blinded in a traumatic, but mysterious incident, details of which are very hazy. Although they only live in a small cottage, the couple have an ambivalent relationship especially in regards to his priceless cache of unsold paintings, a relationship that evolves into a romantic triangle as Scott falls under her seductive spell. Written by dule1029@aol.com |
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| Taglines | Men loved her... At their own Risk! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The last film that Jean Renoir directed in Hollywood, and a very painful experience for him as it was severely compromised. See more » |
| Goofs | Peggy says her husband's "optic nerve was cut," which is why he's blind. But, although she refers to the optic nerve in the singular, people have two optic nerves - one for each eye. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (2007). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the opening credits, the waves wash away one set of names before the next set is displayed. See more » |
| Quotes |
Tod:
Peggy, did it ever occur to you that to me you'll always be young and beautiful? No matter how old you grow - I'll always remember you as you were the last day I saw you - young, beautiful, bright, exciting. No one who can see can say that to you. - - Peg, you're so beautiful... so beautiful outside, so rotten inside. Peggy: You're no angel. Tod: No. I guess we're two of a kind. See more » |