Stronger Than Desire(1939)
The story of lonely wives
Stronger Than Desire Synopsis
An attorney handling a murder case is unaware his own wife played a crucial role in the killing.
Stronger Than Desire (1939) is a drama film directed by Leslie Fenton, released on June 30, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Virginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Bowman and Ann Dvorak. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Fenton
- Writers:
- David Hertz, William Ludwig, W. E. Woodward
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Stronger Than Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Virginia Bruce
as Elizabeth Flagg
Walter Pidgeon
as Tyler Flagg
Lee Bowman
as Michael McLain
Ann Dvorak
as Eva McLain
Ilka Chase
as Jo Brennan
Rita Johnson
as Barbara Winter
Richard Lane
as Jerry Brody
Ann E. Todd
as Susan Flagg
Paul Stanton
as Assistant D.A. Galway
Ferike Boros
as Mrs. D'Amoro
- Mariska Aldrich
Mariska Aldrich
as Police Matron (uncredited)
- Ernie Alexander
Ernie Alexander
as Reporter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Fenton, written by David Hertz, William Ludwig and W. E. Woodward, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Stronger Than Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Stronger Than Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Stronger Than Desire?
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The main cast of Stronger Than Desire (1939) includes Virginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Bowman, Ann Dvorak and Ilka Chase. The film was directed by Leslie Fenton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stronger Than Desire released?
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Stronger Than Desire was released on June 30, 1939 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Stronger Than Desire worth watching?
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Stronger Than Desire (1939) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.