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1948102 minCrime, Drama

This Was a Woman

Is This Was a Woman a Hit or Flop?

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Is This Was a Woman worth watching? With a rating of 5.375/10, this Crime, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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This Was a Woman Synopsis

The woman here is Sylvia Russell: power mad with set goals. In order to achieve those goals she is sadistically devoted to her son and daughter, able to possess and direct them. She subtly ruins her daughter's marriage by corrupting a servant girl and, then, uses her to compromise her son-in-law; slowly breaks her bumbling, unambitious husband's confidence...

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Top Cast

Sonia Dresdel
Sonia DresdelSylvia Russell
Walter Fitzgerald
Walter FitzgeraldArthur Russell
Emrys Jones
Emrys JonesTerry Russell
Barbara White
Barbara WhiteFenella Russell
Scott Forbes
Scott ForbesDr. Valentine Christie (billed as "Julian Dallas")
Cyril Raymond
Cyril RaymondAustin Penrose
Celia Lipton
Celia LiptonEffie Holmes
Marjorie Rhodes
Marjorie RhodesMrs. Holmes
Joan Hickson
Joan HicksonMiss Johnson
Lesley Osmond
Lesley OsmondSally

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Was a Woman worth watching?

This Was a Woman has received mixed reviews with a 5.375/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Drama movies.

Is This Was a Woman hit or flop?

This Was a Woman has received average ratings (5.375/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is This Was a Woman?

This Was a Woman is a Crime, Drama movie that The woman here is Sylvia Russell: power mad with set goals. In order to achieve those goals she is sadistically devoted to her son and daughter, able ...

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