Black Widow(1951)
Black Widow Synopsis
Mark Sherwin is driving down a country lane when he comes across someone laying in the middle of the road. Thinking it is someone who has been hit by a car he stops to see if he can help. What he gets for his efforts is a vicious belt to the head from a lead cosh. He is then relieved of his wallet and his car. Several minutes later having somewhat recovered, he staggers to a nearby farmhouse and collapses.
Black Widow (1951) is a thriller and crime film directed by Vernon Sewell, released on October 22, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Christine Norden, Robert Ayres, Jennifer Jayne and Anthony Forwood. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Vernon Sewell
- Writers:
- Lester Powell, Allan MacKinnon
- Producers:
- Anthony Hinds
- Cinematographer:
- Walter J. Harvey
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Black Widow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christine Norden
as Christine Sherwin
Robert Ayres
as Mark Sherwin (The Amnesiac)
Jennifer Jayne
as Sheila Kemp
Anthony Forwood
as Paul Kenton
John Harvey
as Dr. Wallace
John Longden
as Mr. Kemp
- Madoline Thomas
Madoline Thomas
as Mrs. Gladstone
- Joan Carol
Joan Carol
as Hotel Desk Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Vernon Sewell, written by Lester Powell and Allan MacKinnon, produced by Anthony Hinds.
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Black Widow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Black Widow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Widow online?
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Who stars in Black Widow?
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The main cast of Black Widow (1951) includes Christine Norden, Robert Ayres, Jennifer Jayne, Anthony Forwood and John Harvey. The film was directed by Vernon Sewell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Widow released?
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Black Widow was released on October 22, 1951 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Black Widow worth watching?
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Black Widow (1951) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.