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The Bigamist

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The Bigamist
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NR,1hr 19min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1953
Director:
Ida Lupino
Distributor:
Genius Entertainment
Starring:
Edmond O'Brien, Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino  ...more
Synopsis: The title character is Edmond O'Brien, a lonely travelling salesman who ends up married to two women, Eve (Joan Fontaine)--and Phyllis (Ida Lupino). Eventually, of course, the truth comes out. Directed by costar Ida Lupino, The Bigamist manages to evoke a certain amount of sympathy for Edmond O'Brien, without in any way advocating or excusing his lifestyle. It's worth noting that an Italian film made around the same time, also titled The Bigamist, is a comedy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Featuring an unusual subject matter for a 1950s film, The Bigamist could easily have been turned into either a quickie exploitation flick or a heavy-handed moralizing trope on the sanctity of marriage. Instead, under director Ida Lupino's careful and sensitive guidance, the film manages the difficult trick of being sympathetic to the title character while at the same time condemning his actions. Although ... Full Review
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Edmond O'Brien
Harry Graham
Joan Fontaine
Eve Graham
Ida Lupino
Phyllis Martin
Edmund Gwenn
Mr. Jordan
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