The Madonna's Secret

Feb 16, 1946

1h 16m

★ 5.9

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Mystery

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

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Cast

James Harlan Corbin

Francis Lederer

Ella Randolph

Gail Patrick

Linda 'Morgan' North

Ann Rutherford

John Earl

Edward Ashley

Helen North

Linda Stirling

Lt. Roberts

John Litel

Mrs. Corbin

Leona Roberts

Hunt Mason (as Michael Hawks)

Michael St. Angel

Mr. Hadley

Clifford Brooke

District Attorney

Pierre Watkin

The Riverman

Will Wright

Miss Joyce

Geraldine Wall

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