Movie

The Woman in the Hall

“Jean Simmons, Great Star of "Hamlet" and "Great Expectations" in a Thrilling New Role!”

★ 6.3(7)19471h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Jack Lee
Release date: 1947-10-27
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Wessex Film Productions

About The Woman in the Hall

The Woman in the Hall is a 1947 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jack Lee, starring Ursula Jeans, Jean Simmons and Cecil Parker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Woman in the Hall in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lorna Blake, (Ursula Jeans) is a widow with two daughters. She augments her slender income by using her children to extort money - visiting the houses of the rich to tell a pathetic story and beg for help. And Lorna makes a rich capture when Sir Halmar Bernard, (Cecil Parker), proposes to her. She tells him that she has only one daughter, Molly (Jill Freud, credited as Jill Raymond). When her other daughter, Jay (Jean Simmons), is arrested for forging a cheque, she refuses to help her.

Cast

Ursula Jeans

Lorna Blake

Jean Simmons

Jay Blake

Cecil Parker

Sir Halmar Barnard

Joan Miller

Susan

Edward Underdown

Neil Inglefield

Susan Hampshire

Young Jay

Jill Raymond

Molly Blake

Ruth Dunning

Shirley Dennison

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Woman in the Hall in Australia?+

The Woman in the Hall is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Woman in the Hall on Netflix?+

The Woman in the Hall is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Woman in the Hall?+

The Woman in the Hall has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Woman in the Hall?+

The Woman in the Hall stars Ursula Jeans, Jean Simmons, Cecil Parker, Joan Miller and Edward Underdown.

When did The Woman in the Hall come out?+

The Woman in the Hall is a 1947 movie directed by Jack Lee.

What genre is The Woman in the Hall?+

The Woman in the Hall is Drama film.

Who directed The Woman in the Hall?+

The Woman in the Hall was directed by Jack Lee.