This drama is an updated version of Ulmer's 1944 film Bluebeard. It is set in New York and follows the exploits of an eccentric Parisian painter who has come to New York to escape a controversy surrounding his work. The trouble stems when the model he has used in all his work is found floating dead in the Seine.
The Madonna's Secret (1946) is a drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Wilhelm Thiele, released on February 16, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Francis Lederer, Gail Patrick, Ann Rutherford and Edward Ashley. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
Francis Lederer
as James Harlan Corbin
Gail Patrick
as Ella Randolph
Ann Rutherford
as Linda 'Morgan' North
Edward Ashley
as John Earl
Linda Stirling
as Helen North
John Litel
as Lt. Roberts
Leona Roberts
as Mrs. Corbin
Michael St. Angel
as Hunt Mason (as Michael Hawks)
Clifford Brooke
as Mr. Hadley
Pierre Watkin
as District Attorney
Will Wright
as The Riverman
Geraldine Wall
as Miss Joyce
Directed by Wilhelm Thiele, written by Bradbury Foote and Wilhelm Thiele, produced by Stephen Auer.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 6 ratings.
This is one of these murder mysteries where we, the audience, are clued in from the start. It's up to the stars to decide whether or not tortured artist "Corbin" (Francis Lederer) is responsible for a murder in Paris (for which he was acquitted) and another in the US. Both women had been his model as some stage, so the finger well and truly points in his direction. It falls to the murdered girl's sister "Linda"…
Reviewed on July 7, 2022
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The main cast of The Madonna's Secret (1946) includes Francis Lederer, Gail Patrick, Ann Rutherford, Edward Ashley and Linda Stirling. The film was directed by Wilhelm Thiele. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Madonna's Secret was released on February 16, 1946 and runs for 1h 16m.
The Madonna's Secret (1946) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
