Woman Possessed
A Woman Possessed is a low budget 1958 British drama film directed by Max Varnel and starring Margaretta Scott, Francis Matthews, and Kay Callard.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Max Varnel |
| Produced by | Edward J. Danziger Harry Lee Danziger |
| Written by | Brian Clemens Eldon Howard |
| Starring | Margaretta Scott Francis Matthews Kay Callard |
| Music by | Edwin Astley Albert Elms Leon Young |
| Cinematography | James Wilson (as Jimmy Wilson) |
| Edited by | Maurice Rootes |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | United Artists Corporation (UK) |
Release date | August 1958 (UK) |
Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
John Winthrop, an English doctor, returns from a trip to America with his new fiancee, Ann. He is met with disapproval from his wealthy, domineering mother, Katherine, who is vocal in her dislike of Ann. On discovering Ann has a heart condition, Katherine insists the couple move in with her. One day the mother accidentally gives her daughter-in-law the wrong medication and Ann nearly dies. The doctor saves his wife; but then accuses his mother of attempted murder. In the end, it turns out Emma the maid was responsible for accidentally switching the pills, and with the crisis over, mother, son and daughter-in-law realise they must settle the differences between them.
Cast
- Margaretta Scott - Katherine Winthrop
- Francis Matthews - John Winthrop
- Kay Callard - Ann
- Alison Leggatt - Emma
- Ian Fleming - Walter
- Jan Holden - Mary
- Tony Thawnton - Calvin
- Denis Shaw - Bishop
- Totti Truman Taylor - Miss Frobisher
- Edith Savile - Lady Harriett
Critical reception
TV Guide comments that "despite some good performances from the cast, this isn't a very engaging drama."[3]
References
- "A Woman Possessed (1958)". BFI. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05.
- "Woman Possessed, A (1958) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- "A Woman Possessed". TVGuide.com.