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The Woman in White

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1hr 49min
Release:
1948
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Synopsis: The Woman in White attempts to translate the archaic prose of 19th century gothic-mystery writer Wilkie Collins to the medium of film. Gig Young plays a 19th century painter who, while en route to a country estate, encounters a strange, ethereal young lady (Eleanor Parker) who both begs his help and insists that he keep their meeting a secret. He will meet the girl again at several crucial junctures -- though she will fail to recognize him. The painter has unknowingly stumbled upon a scheme by the ... Full Synopsis
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Wilkie Collins purists will take exception to many of the liberties taken in bringing the classic tale of The Woman in White to the screen, and not without reason. The chopping and rearranging this has been enacted on the story results in a somewhat confusing and not always convincing plot. However, there's enough of the story left that most viewers will find it a fine and fairly engaging mystery-cum-ghost ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Laura Fairlie, Anne Catherick
Marian Halcomb
Count Fosco
Walter Hartright
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Kim Cattral at "The Woman in White" Broadway Opening Night
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