A Double Life

Dec 25, 1947

1h 44m

★ 6.3

Overview

A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Kanin Productions

Universal Pictures

Universal International Pictures

A Double Life Trailers

Cast

Anthony John

Ronald Colman

Brita

Signe Hasso

Bill Friend

Edmond O'Brien

Pat Kroll

Shelley Winters

Victor Donlan

Ray Collins

Max Lasker

Philip Loeb

Al Cooley

Millard Mitchell

Pete Bonner

Joe Sawyer

Stellini

Charles La Torre

Dr. Stauffer

Whit Bissell

Stage Manager

John Drew Colt

Asst. Stage Manager

Peter M. Thompson

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