The File on Thelma Jordon (1949)
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- Passed
- 1h 40min
- Crime, Drama
- 20 Apr 1950 (Mexico)
- Movie
Assistant district attorney Cleve Marshall falls for the mysterious Thelma Jordon when she seeks help solving robberies of her aunt's estate.
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Cast verified as complete
| Barbara Stanwyck | ... |
Thelma Jordon
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| Wendell Corey | ... |
Cleve Marshall
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| Paul Kelly | ... |
Miles Scott
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| Joan Tetzel | ... |
Pamela Marshall
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| Stanley Ridges | ... |
Kingsley Willis
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| Richard Rober | ... |
Tony Laredo
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| Minor Watson | ... |
Judge Calvin Blackwell
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| Barry Kelley | ... |
District Attorney Pierce
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| Kasey Rogers | ... |
Dolly
(as Laura Elliot)
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| Basil Ruysdael | ... |
Judge Hancock
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| Jane Novak | ... |
Mrs. Blackwell
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| Gertrude Hoffman | ... |
Aunt Vera Edwards
(as Gertrude W. Hoffman)
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| Harry Antrim | ... |
Sidney
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| Kate Drain Lawson | ... |
Clara
(as Kate Lawson)
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| Theresa Harris | ... |
Esther
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| Byron Barr | ... |
McCary
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| Geraldine Wall | ... |
Matron
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Jonathan Corey | ... |
Timmy Marshall
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Robin Corey | ... |
Joan Marshall
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| Eric Alden | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Gertrude Astor | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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Walter Bacon | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Michael Ann Barrett | ... |
Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
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Rodney Bell | ... |
Withers (uncredited)
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| Eddie Borden | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Ethel Bryant | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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| Clancy Cooper | ... |
Chase (uncredited)
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John Cortay | ... |
Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
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| Nick Cravat | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Fairy Cunningham | ... |
Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
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Jim Davies | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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| Helen Dickson | ... |
Grand Jurywoman / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Joe Evans | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Dot Farley | ... |
Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Grand Juryman / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Caroline Fitzharris | ... |
Cook's Daughter (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Howard Gardiner | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Mary Gordon | ... |
Charwoman (uncredited)
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William Hamel | ... |
Newsman (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Lew Harvey | ... |
Court Reporter (uncredited)
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Bill Hawes | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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Art Howard | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Virginia Hunter | ... |
Pierce's Secretary (uncredited)
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Jerry James | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Stan Johnson | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Geraldine Jordan | ... |
Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
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Llorna Jordon | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Marjorie Kane | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Dorothy Klewer | ... |
Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Nolan Leary | ... |
Court Clerk (uncredited)
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| Sam McDaniel | ... |
Porter (uncredited)
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William Meader | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Walter Merrill | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Ottola Nesmith | ... |
Mrs. Asher (uncredited)
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| Garry Owen | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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| Eddie Parks | ... |
Club Proprietor (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Ezelle Poule | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Jack Roberts | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Stephen Roberts | ... |
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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Victor Romito | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Reporter / Photographer (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Defense Aide (uncredited)
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Harry Templeton | ... |
Newsman (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Tobey | ... |
Police Photographer (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Dorothy Vernon | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Lynn Whitney | ... |
Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Siodmak | ||
Written by
| Ketti Frings | ... | (screenplay) |
| Marty Holland | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | producer |
Music by
| Victor Young | ||
Cinematography by
| George Barnes | ... | director of photography |
Editorial Department
| Warren Low | ... | editorial supervisor |
Art Direction by
| Hans Dreier | ||
| A. Earl Hedrick | ... | (as Earl Hedrick) |
Set Decoration by
| Sam Comer | ||
| Bertram C. Granger | ... | (as Bertram Granger) |
Makeup Department
| Wally Westmore | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Dorothy Cole | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Robert Ewing | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Joe Stinton | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Curtis Mick | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Francisco Day | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Arthur Camp | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Harold Worthington | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Harry Lindgren | ... | sound recordist |
| Walter Oberst | ... | sound recordist |
| M.A. Boyce | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Farciot Edouart | ... | process photography |
| Gordon Jennings | ... | special photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mal Bulloch | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Howard Kelly | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Darrell Turnmire | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Doug Turnmire | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John F. Warren | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Edith Head | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Sidney Cutner | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| George Parrish | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leonid Raab | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leo Shuken | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Van Cleave | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Victor Young | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Irving Cooper | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Michael Audley | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
| Atus P. Reuther | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1950) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount Film Service (1950) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Film Service (1950) (Australia) (VHS)
- Paramount Pictures (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1952) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Olive Films (2012) (Canada) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Assistant District Attorney Cleve Marshall, depressed about marital troubles, is drowning his sorrows in a bottle of whiskey when the mysterious and alluring Thelma Jordon walks in to report an attempted burglary. The two become romantically involved, and not long afterwards there is a burglary and murder at Thelma's aunt's house. Cleve is drawn further and further into defending and covering up for Thelma. It soon becomes clear that this road will only lead to disaster. Written by B.A. Black |
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| Taglines | ...SHE'LL LIE...KILL OR KISS HER WAY OUT OF ANYTHING! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The actors portraying Wendell Corey's character's children are Corey's real life children, Jonathan Corey and Robin Corey. See more » |
| Goofs | Cleve Marshall sits down at the desk opposite Miles Scott and says, "Can't talk till I have another drink." Scott picks up the whiskey bottle and pulls out the cork before handing it to Marshall. Marshall picks up the bottle and again pulls out the cork. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997). See more » |
| Quotes |
Thelma Jordon:
I'm no good for any man for any longer than a kiss! See more » |